Tag: stamp

13 SEP

Why THIS country doesn’t stamp your passport – or you could be banned from travelling

Passport stamps are often a way to brag about the exotic travels holidaymakers have been on around the world. However, many travellers may not realise that certain stamps could hinder their future travels. A stamp from Israel is just one of the few that could mean certain countries prohibit the traveller from entering. It also […]

18 MAY

Property news: Stamp duty rates can be SLASHED with these simple tricks

Getty Images Property news – stamp duty rates are high, but savvy buyers can slash them with these tricks But it is possible to slash stamp duty rates with a few clever tricks if you are buying in the higher end of the market. Stamp duty rates have risen in the last twelve months after […]

19 MAR

Something's wrong with this Prince Charles and Princess Diana stamp – but can YOU spot it?

The stamp, which is dated back to 1981, caused quite a stir on Twitter when users noticed something very wrong.  At first glance, the stamp appears just a regular portrait of the royal couple in their younger years.  But, if you study the picture closely, you’ll be able to spot the flaw.  One person on […]

18 MAR

Can AI stamp out fake news?

GUEST: During the recent U.S. Presidential election, it became clear that both the left and right were using the Internet and social media to disseminate false information using a new form of insidious propaganda: “fake news.” Nearly in real-time and at little cost to the campaigns, organizations and individuals were able to post fake news […]

23 JAN

Food Stamp Recipients Spend 20 Percent Of Their Allowance On Junk Foods, $608 Million Spent On Soda Alone, USDA Says

The USDA released somewhat startling data regarding the purchases made by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as food stamps, recipients. The study found that 20 percent of SNAP benefits were being used to purchase “junk foods” which include “sweetened beverages, desserts, salty snacks, candy and sugar.” The most popular junk item purchased with […]