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The strongest militaries on Earth spend hundreds of billions of dollars on military budgets each year. US military spending for 2022 was $753 billion, and in 2023, spending had risen to $820 billion. In contrast, some countries do not have the resources for big spending on defense budgets. The bottom 30 countries in the world for military spending had military budgets in 20200 that ranged from $156.8 million to $10.3 million. (On the other hand, these are the most powerful militaries on the planet.)

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According to the National Retail Federation, 200.4 million consumers took advantage of Thanksgiving weekend sales in 2023. That five-day period includes one of the nation’s busiest shopping days. What is the history of Black Friday, and how has it progressed over the years?

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The US is believed to be home to approximately 350,000 churches.

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Trade deficits aren’t necessarily a bad thing, and a little education can help us make better decisions regarding our trade policies.

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