History

From Thaler to Dollar: The Origin of the World’s Most Powerful Currency

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From Thaler to Dollar: The Origin of the World's Most Powerful Currency

The US dollar is the most widely used currency in the world, unofficially holding a position similar to gold because, according to the International Monetary Fund, 62% of the world’s financial reserves are held in this currency. In about 31 countries around the world, either the US dollar is the official currency or the official currency in these countries is also called the dollar, while the value of the currencies of another 66 countries is linked to the US dollar.

Some Surprising Mysteries and Facts of the Titanic

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Titanic

In the month of April in the year 1912, the majestic vessel known as the Titanic met its tragic fate, succumbing to the depths of the ocean. Over the course of more than a century and eleven decades, an impressive span of 111 years has transpired since that fateful night.