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RSBN Feed - Right Side Broadcast
RSBN Feed - Right Side Broadcast
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Trump’s Teamster bid pays off as union reportedly makes BIG donation to RNC
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Trump’s Teamster bid pays off as union reportedly makes BIG donation to RNC

Photo: Alamy In January‚ President Donald Trump courted the support of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in a special visit to Washington‚ D.C.‚ going after the support of one of… The post Trump’s Teamster bid pays off as union reportedly makes BIG donation to RNC first appeared on Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN).
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Fun Facts And Interesting Bits
Fun Facts And Interesting Bits
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The Wild History of Money: From Clay Tablets to Cryptocurrency
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The Wild History of Money: From Clay Tablets to Cryptocurrency

Money’s history is like a blockbuster movie filled with twists‚ turns‚ and transformations. Let’s dive into an adventure that spans thousands of years and shows just how much our way of handling value has changed. Once Upon a Time in Mesopotamia Around 3‚000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia‚ now the modern Middle East‚ people started using clay tablets to record debts Before the era of swiping cards and clicking “Pay Now‚” there was a time when a piece of clay meant wealth. Around 3‚000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia‚ now the modern Middle East‚ people started using clay tablets to record debts. It was a simple but revolutionary idea: symbols representing what you owe or own. No coins‚ no bills‚ just tablets. Trading Chickens for Sheep? The Barter Era Long before you could tap your phone to buy a coffee‚ people had to figure out how to trade without money. Imagine going to the market with a chicken hoping to come back with a bag of salt. This was everyday life in the barter system‚ where goods and services were directly exchanged. From Mesopotamian tribes to Colonial Americans‚ bartering was the way to go‚ with everything from tea to muskets up for trade. The Sparkle of the First Coins The Lydia stater coin was believed to be the very first coin invented for transactions Jump to the 7th century BCE‚ and welcome to Lydia (hello‚ modern Turkey!) and China‚ where the first metal coins made their debut. These weren’t just any coins; in Lydia‚ they were made of electrum‚ a shiny mix of gold and silver. China took a different route‚ shaping their coins like farming tools. This was money you could actually hold and feel proud of. Paper Trails in China Fast forward to the 11th century‚ and China is at it again‚ this time pioneering paper money. It was a game-changer for traders tired of lugging around heavy coins. Initially‚ it started with merchants trading receipts‚ but soon‚ the government stepped in‚ and voila‚ the first official paper money was born. Banks: Not Just a Place to Store Your Money The Middle Ages brought us the early version of banks. From pawnbrokers to merchant bankers‚ these were the go-to places for loans and currency exchanges. Italy was a major hub‚ with cities like Venice and Florence leading the charge. And did you know? The United States’ banking system kicked off with a plan by Alexander Hamilton in 1791. Gold Standard: Making Money Feel Real n 1816‚ England decided that paper money needed a backbone‚ so they tied it to gold In 1816‚ England decided that paper money needed a backbone‚ so they tied it to gold. This meant that every banknote had a value in gold‚ making money feel more stable and real. The U.S. jumped on the bandwagon in 1900‚ but by the 1970s‚ the gold standard was history. The Modern Money Makeover Today‚ money looks a lot different. Credit cards‚ introduced in the 1950s‚ and debit cards‚ coming into play later‚ have made spending easier. Online payments took the stage in the 1980s‚ with the internet boom transforming how we shop and sell. And let’s not forget cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin‚ shaking up the financial world since 2009. Why Money Matters Money’s evolution from barter goods to digital currency shows our endless quest for better ways to trade and transact. It’s fascinating to see how each innovation‚ from clay tablets to cryptocurrencies‚ has made life a bit easier and the world a bit smaller. Money‚ in all its forms‚ continues to be a vital player in the story of civilization‚ proving that while the way we pay changes‚ the value we place on goods and services remains constant. The post The Wild History of Money: From Clay Tablets to Cryptocurrency appeared first on Fun Facts For Days.
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Let's Get Cooking
Let's Get Cooking
1 y

The $4 Trader Joe’s Grocery I Eat for Breakfast‚ Lunch‚ and Dinner (in the Same Day)
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The $4 Trader Joe’s Grocery I Eat for Breakfast‚ Lunch‚ and Dinner (in the Same Day)

“It’s one of the very first items I add to my cart.” READ MORE...
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Country Roundup
Country Roundup
1 y

Jelly Roll Drops Dates for His 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour
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Jelly Roll Drops Dates for His 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour

Jelly Roll is hitting the road for his biggest tour yet. Continue reading…
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Country Roundup
Country Roundup
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Lauren Alaina Wrote a Daddy-Daughter Dance Song for Her Wedding
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Lauren Alaina Wrote a Daddy-Daughter Dance Song for Her Wedding

Alaina's father-daughter dance song was a sweet‚ personal tribute to her dad. Continue reading…
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Country Roundup
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Due West Tap Dean Dillon for 'Right Amount of Wrong' [Listen]
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Due West Tap Dean Dillon for 'Right Amount of Wrong' [Listen]

The group will release 'Unbroken' on Friday (Feb. 23) and have chosen "Right Amount of Wrong" — a Dillon co-write — for Taste of Country readers to hear first. Continue reading…
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Country Roundup
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Beyonce's Mom Says Family's Cowboy Roots Run Deep
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Beyonce's Mom Says Family's Cowboy Roots Run Deep

"I actually laugh because it's been there since she was a kid‚" she writes. Continue reading…
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Disturbing History
Disturbing History
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Conservative Voices
Conservative Voices
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Watch: VP Kamala Harris Says She Is 'Absolutely Ready' to Be President
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Watch: VP Kamala Harris Says She Is 'Absolutely Ready' to Be President

No‚ it's not a "Saturday Night Live" skit. Vice President Kamala Harris actually said she is "absolutely ready" for the office of president of the United States of America. It happened during her Feb. 2 interview with Rhyan Henson of Gray's Washington New Bureau while Harris was campaigning in South Carolina....
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cloudsandwind
cloudsandwind
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At last some hope for Europe

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The future girl bosses of Europe? France's Le Pen meets with AfD co-leader to form strong right-wing core in EU
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The future girl bosses of Europe? France's Le Pen meets with AfD co-leader to form strong right-wing core in EU

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