The Thaler (or Taler or Talir) was a silver coin used throughout Europe for almost four hundred years. Its name lives on in various currencies as the dollar or tolar. Etymologically, “Thaler” is an abbreviation of “Joachimsthaler”, a coin type from the city of Joachimsthal (Jáchymov) in Bohemia, where some of the first such coins […]
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These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humor. Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ). A: We import all […]
Dear Family, Happy Peanut Butter Lovers Month. When was the last time you enjoyed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Lots of schools around the country ban nuts from campus due to the morbid danger for those who are deathly allergic to peanuts and nuts. Speaking of deadly food, my history teacher in high school […]
Today TaxMama hears from Leah in New York with great news. “I’ve won a Rotary Scholarship and will study for a Masters degree in Italy beginning this fall. Is any or all of the scholarship taxable? The scholarship covers tuition as well as a room & board stipend, airfare, and tuition for a language school. […]