Shadow79

There are about 30 countries that share the same currency name "Dollar" (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Singapore, Barbados, Fiji, Cayman Islands & etc.). but they are not related to each other besides their name, since they have different values from one another, even though they share the same currency symbol: only thing that distinguishes them apart is the country prefix tied to $ (like US$, AU$, NZ$, C$, CI$, FJ$, SG$, Bds$, JA$, B$, etc.).

I recall when Russia wanted to purchase oil from the UAE, but due to sanctions Russia can't conduct the transaction in dollars (often or not is used as the intermediary). Instead the Dirham was used as a replacement currency to acquire it, however it involved exchanging each other's currency. I mean, why can't just countries use each other's own currency to purchase oil to steer away from the petro-dollar?

In that case, counties will just exchange each other's money directly (like for instance if Germany wants oil from Oman, then the transaction is done via Rial to Euro and vice versa) would that mean it'll be a multipolar economy since each nation uses their own currency to pay for the imports rather than using US Dollars so much? That was the move BRICS used on them trying to not rely on USD a lot.

For perspective: America has what's known as the "Selective Service System" where it's compulsory for every male citizen to register within a month of their 18th birthday for potential conscription. Now, Trump is considering on making the process automatic by December.

In their case, the current system works under mandatory registration which isn't automated. Not only does it apply to citizens, but also residents, aslyum seekers and immigrants. Now, imagine the same thing happening in Australia, would it be supported or opposed?

Like this: the Australian government in Canberra refers from the database on where every Australian male possesses state photo ID, driver's license or passport (all states and territories) by putting their name onto a draft lottery (the registration process for conscription has been automated).

It would mean, in some time: you can be called up by the ADF saying you have to serve when the circumstances deem it necessary (and failing to comply results in imprisonment) and they are not excluding male Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders from the draft (making it mandatory to serve).

Let's say they remade the entire series but with the cast consisting of Westerners and they're speaking English (the original one takes place in South Korea with a Korean cast with subtitles), but the thing is that the actual "Squid Game" is a Korean children's game which is not something that resonates with US culture, so would an actual American remake really succeed or fail?

The individual gets the genetic code of a deceased person using that towards fresh stem cells (becomes a fetus) in which the newborn later on inherits the genetic traits that person but what remains a mystery is: will they also inherit the same behavior or mannerisms as that individual? Genes only carry attributes of a individual (appearance, hair color, eyes, etc). rather than their attitude (personality).

As from their genetic code, they look & resemble that person but will they act the same? Will they possess the same memories as that person? They may resmble someone you once knew however behave like a complete stranger, so it's rather a gamble plus despite them looking like someone you know: is it really them or another stranger despite the very similar appearance and physical traits they have?

Before Euro existed, each European country has it's own currency (French Franc, German Mark, Austrian Schilling, Italian Lira, Spanish Peseta, Portuguese Escudo, Irish Pound, Dutch Guilder, Finnish Markka, etc.). meaning even by crossing the border one has to constantly swap currencies plus inflation. Is that why Euro was created?

Is it because for example, was the German Mark a weak or strong currency? Germany among others adopted Euro in 2002 replacing their own currency. Prior to the adoption of Euro, is it a headache for travelers to swap currencies a lot since each country has it's own with varying values (volatile whether you'll end up getting more or losing money).

However there are still EU states that haven't adopted it today: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Sweden, Romania, not mentioning Denmark (since they opted out) with new states who adopted it recently, that being both Croatia & Bulgaria. It's weird since despite Bulgaria adopting it, there's parallel pricing at stores: in Lev and Euro.

The Finnish (or Nordic) system operates on the principle on rehabilitating inmates by reintegrating them into society, they do not confine them to a "typical" prison cell like those common in America (instead it's akin to a college dorm with amenities). There are videos talking about the Nordic prison system you can look up to get the picture.

It's the same with Norway: as they know that "keeping inmates in a cage beating and abusing them" doesn't help, instead rehabilities them. (Look up Halden Prison) I mean, why is it that Finland manages to maintain a low recidivism rate while it barely scratches that in the United States?

I'm mainly talking about:

• Voting (at federal elections)
• Jury Duty (at a courtroom)

I know that in certain countries like Australia for example: citizens there actually have to vote otherwise they face a A$20 (12€) fine for literally not putting a vote. There was a case where a guy was sued and received a A$303 (182€) fine on top of that for disregarding the previous penalities. To me, that sounds stupid, voting shouldn't be "forced" down on citizens, if that's the right way to say it.

What about the scenario you receive a letter from the courts that you're selected as a juror? Let's say you got a letter saying that you've been chosen within a pool and assigned a number (like a draft lottery) whether the courts decide if you're "fit" enough to be a juror at a trial. The thing is, has this happened to you or anyone you know in your country? If so, what is it like receiving a summons?

I mean, at least a baby should be breastfed (as in a balance between formula and breastmilk) while there are those who solely use formula as their main means of feeding the baby but later in life that child has issues with their immunity like being susceptible on illnesses that are typically not fatal for most people.

That’s because breastmilk has all the nutrients to strengthen immunity later in life for a child. There is a difference between breastmilk and powdered milk: since formula is composed of numerous chemicals (it’s made from compounds) while breastmilk is from the mother. Is breastmilk healthier than formula?