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What exactly is the SWIFT banking system?

Mar 3, 2022
It allows financial institutions around the world to communicate quickly and efficiently. Seven Russian banks are being banned from the system.
A view of Bank Rossiya's headquarters in St. Petersburg, Russia. Bank Rossiya is one of seven banks that have been barred from the SWIFT messaging system.
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Who picks the businesses on highway exit signs?

Feb 24, 2022
These signs allow businesses to advertise their products, while guiding drivers on the highway.
A sample of a blue highway exit sign, which are used throughout the U.S.
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What does it take to earn the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance?

Feb 17, 2022
A product has to go through a rigorous review, with companies proving that their facilities meet FDA standards. There's a fee involved too.
Boxes of Crest toothpaste boast the ADA seal. The product has to prove that it's legit.
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