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  2. Rationing in the United States - Wikipedia

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    An "A" sticker on a car was the lowest priority of gasoline rationing and entitled the car owner to 3 to 4 US gallons (11 to 15 L; 2.5 to 3.3 imp gal) of gasoline per week. "B" stickers were issued to workers in the military industry, entitling their holder to up to 8 US gallons (30 L; 6.7 imp gal) of gasoline per week.

  3. 5 Ways To Fight Inflation With Coupons - AOL

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    Whether you are trying to feed a family of four or 14, there are ways to save in the grocery aisles. ... Women Get $354 Per Month Less Than Men - Here's Why ... 5 Ways To Fight Inflation With Coupons.

  4. Coupon collector's problem - Wikipedia

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    In probability theory, the coupon collector's problem refers to mathematical analysis of "collect all coupons and win" contests. It asks the following question: if each box of a given product (e.g., breakfast cereals) contains a coupon, and there are n different types of coupons, what is the probability that more than t boxes need to be bought ...

  5. Affluence in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Affluence refers to an individual's or household's economical and financial advantage in comparison to others. [ 1] It may be assessed through either income or wealth . In absolute terms, affluence is a relatively widespread phenomenon in the United States, with over 30% of households having an income exceeding $100,000 per year and over 30% of ...

  6. Why Queen Elizabeth Used WWII Ration Coupons to Pay for ... - AOL

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    Though she was given 200 extra ration coupons, the public grew excited about her upcoming nuptials and sent her their own rations through the mail, according to Town & Country. (Each donation ...

  7. Rationing in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    Until the issuing of Clothing Coupon books for 1942-43, consumers were to surrender unused margarine coupons from their food ration coupon book when buying clothing. [44] Initially people were allocated 66 points for clothing per year; in 1942, this was cut to 48, in 1943 to 36, and in 1945–1946 to 24.

  8. 43 Really Odd Jobs That Actually Exist (And Actually Pay ...

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    1. Snake Milker. Pay: $2,800 per month This isn't actually milking, but getting venom from the snake. It's a job that requires nerves of steel and an ability to move quickly should a snake decide ...

  9. Coupon (finance) - Wikipedia

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    Coupons are normally described in terms of the "coupon rate", which is calculated by adding the sum of coupons paid per year and dividing it by the bond's face value. [2] For example, if a bond has a face value of $1,000 and a coupon rate of 5%, then it pays total coupons of $50 per year.