The attention of sports fans across the globe will be on Brazil as the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ kicks off with Brazil vs Croatia today at 3 p.m. Soccer teams will give it their all during the month-long tournament, in the hopes of winning one of the most distinguished prizes in the world of sports:…
Going For Gold: A Sprint Through History and the Olympic Medals
The 2014 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and the United States pulled off a strong start in medal count standings — along with the Netherlands, Norway, and our Canadian friends to the north. As of Monday, February 10, five Americans have taken medals (2 gold and 3 bronze), and there are still several anticipated…
Four Rubles, With Love
Russia is braced to accept athletes, commentators and fans from around the world for the 22nd Winter Olympics, drawing international attention to the massive country. This brought our attention to the ruble, Russia’s 500-year-old currency. The ruble has passed through four distinct stages over Russia’s long and turbulent history. Overview The ruble (also spelled rouble)…
