The American money system is logical and very easy to use. It is based on the dollar ($1.00), on which all cash and coins are dependent. There are 100 cents in a dollar. Coins are parts of one dollar, for example: a quarter ($0.25) is 1/4 of a dollar, a dime ($0.10) is 1/10th of a dollar, and so forth. Paper bills are multiples of a dollar: for example, a $5 bill. US Paper Currency The twenty, ten, five, and one are the most frequently used bills.

The Spanish language arrived in America first through Cristуbal Colуn’s exploratory travels, and then with the rest of colonizers, at the end of the fifteenth century. At this point the Spanish language was already firmly consolidated in the Iberian peninsula. In the “new world”, however, Spanish had yet to be established, and this was done through a process labelled by historians as “hispanizaciуn”. During this period, the southern part of the American continent was a con...

Dollhouses, which were once solely a children’s toy, have become a popular collectible and pass-time for many. As with any potential collection, there are magazines that support the hobby. And due to the worldwide enjoyment of this hobby, there are several magazines devoted to the crafting and collecting of miniatures. These three magazines are the best of the best in the field of dollhouses. 1) Dollhouse Miniatures is one of the best magazines to discover the wonderful m...

Each spring, millions of volunteers rally for the nation's largest annual community improvement program. It's a great way to enjoy some fresh air, spend quality time with the family, meet new friends and make a difference in your community's environment.

Chemical and biological warfare are not an invention of the 20th century.

The rigorous coursework in the Advanced Placement (AP) program has proven to build a good foundation for high school students, who plan to attend college after graduation. Most college and universities give course credit for AP exam scores of three or higher — students score from one to five on the exam.

I am pleased to announce that because of the existence of the American Chronicle, and the kind tolerance of its editorial staff, particularly Peter who has had to endure a lot regarding yours truly, I have been noticed by a travel guide publisher. Because I was permitted to send in article after article to this online publication, I am able to take on some bigger, paid gigs. The way this works is that you write, a lot, and send your stuff into the American Chronicle for no...

Why learn Spanish of all languages? Why not Italian, French, or even Russian, because it seems to be the most practical language to have these days living in the US.

Get to know who and when compiled the first English dictionary!