A $20 bill feels like a simple, everyday thing. Right now, it might get you a couple of coffees, a fast-food meal, or a few items for dinner. But that same piece of paper is also a time machine, and a quick trip to...
When you picture the U.S. Secret Service, you probably imagine agents in dark suits and sunglasses, whispering into their wrists while protecting the president. While that's a key part of their job today, their real origin story is far more surprising. The agency was...