While pump action shotguns are the classic action associated with American shotguns, semiautomatic shotguns have their place too. The very first semiautomatic shotgun was the John M. Browning-designed Browning Automatic 5. Known as the Sweet Sixteen when chambered in 16 gauge, the Browning Auto-5 was produced by a number of manufacturers, including Savage, Fabrique Nationale, […]
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There’s no denying that 2018 was the year of cryptocurrencies. Fresh off a $20,000 high, cryptocurrency enthusiasts had no doubt that Bitcoin would continue to soar. New products such as Bitcoin futures began to be offered, promising to revolutionize the financial world. Alas, those hopes were a little premature. While Bitcoin’s price is still twice […]
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Two decades after the election of Hugo Chavez ushered in an era of socialism to Venezuela, things are finally coming to a head. After two years of horrendous hyperinflation that have seen everything from medicine to toilet paper to basic foodstuffs in short supply, the regime of Chavez’ successor, Nicolas Maduro, may finally be coming […]
Continue ReadingState lawmakers in the US have made several proposals over the past few years for their states to accept Bitcoin in payment of taxes. Most legislative proposals haven’t gone anywhere, dying in committee or failing when voted upon. But last year Ohio became the first state to accept Bitcoin as a payment for taxes, thanks […]
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The federal government reopened this week after the longest shutdown ever. But while most Americans saw national parks and federal museums shuttered and assumed that the rest of the government was closed in a similar manner, that wasn’t really the case. In fact, despite the hundreds of thousands of federal workers furloughed or made to […]
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It’s that time of year again when many of us fall ill. Whether it’s a virus circulating or a virulent bacteria, this is prime season for colds, flu, and other ailments. One element that’s common to all of them, however, is the development of a bad cough, sometimes leading to bronchitis if left untreated. While […]
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The federal government finally reopened this week after more than a month of being “shut down.” Although hundreds of thousands of federal workers were either furloughed or forced to come to work without pay, they are all back to work and will receive back pay. Furthermore, federal spending only decreased by 7% during the shutdown, […]
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Ever since man first discovered fire, the threat of uncontrolled flames has been one of the most menacing threats to face people. Whether it’s a cooking fire getting out of control, a sparking power line, a lightning strike, or a spark from a train traveling on a railroad track, fires can start and get out […]
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If someone had told you last August that palladium would one day be more valuable than gold, you probably would have laughed out loud. Yet here we are, with palladium just barely edging out gold as the world’s most valuable precious metal. From a low of $845 last August palladium has been on a tear […]
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You hear it all the time from politicians who may or may not know what they’re saying, that the United States has a democratic government and is committed to the ideals of democracy. But that’s not true. The Founding Fathers specifically wanted a republican government, not a democratic government. They knew that democracy was nothing […]
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