‘FDA Cleared’ vs. ‘FDA Approved’: What’s the Difference?
FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.
FDA approval and FDA clearance aren’t used for the same products—but they’re both valid messages to see on packaging.
The U.S. Mint has officially shipped its Maya Angelou quarters—earning the ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ author another “first” to her name.
‘Can I renew my passport online?’ is a question Americans have been asking since the dawn of the digital age. Soon, the answer will be yes.
When Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot, she didn’t become “Princess Kate.” Here’s why not.
“It makes no difference. I will still keep going. They will have to kill me to stop me.”—the soon-to-be former city wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand, Ian Brackenbury Channell.
The prospect of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for schools has been ruffling some feathers lately. It’s not a new issue.
McFlurry machines are notorious for breaking down, forcing customers to mourn the dessert that could have been. Now the FTC wants to know why.
‘Notorious RBG,’ the bestselling book, has inspired a traveling retrospective dedicated to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The lieutenant governor is to the gubernatorial line of succession what the vice president is to the presidential line of succession. Yes, there are exceptions.
Is it illegal to laminate your social security card? No, but the Social Security Administration advises against it—here’s why.
The dark blue uniforms worn by police officers date back to the early police departments of the 19th century.
The National Archives needs citizens to help make its collection of WWI photographs and historical documents searchable.
You may have seen a legal document asking for a notary public's stamp of approval. Here's why, and how to find one.
Bureaucratic red tape is a tale as old as time. Or, to be a little more precise, roughly 400 years old.
A high school student's 'Hannibal' fan art was selected as a winner of the Congressional Art Competition and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building.
The December 2020 COVID-19 relief package is helping ease the financial burden of internet access for qualifying residents.
As part of the "Prussian scheme," some of America's Founding Fathers invited the Prince of Prussia to rule the United States as king.
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and it’s also exacerbating health disparities.
Sally Ride and Maya Angelou are the first two honorees, but you can help decide which other important women from history to feature on the collectible coins.
The FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list has helped track down some of America’s most dangerous criminals since 1950. Thomas James Holden was the first man to appear on the list.
Before writing plans for Memorial Day, check which businesses and institutions will be closed on the federal holiday.
“Lucky” Luciano and Meyer Lansky took New York’s underworld undercover during World War II—and Luciano did it all from prison.
The American Rescue Plan includes a third round of stimulus checks for up to $1400. Use this calculator to see how much you're eligible to receive.
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