Russian silver hallmarks certify purity, date, and origin using the Zolotnik system (in use from 10th century-1927). Common Russian silver standards include 84 zolotniki (.875 fineness, most common), 88 (.916), 90 (.937), 91 (.947), and 96 (.999 pure). Russian hallmarking system included four main assay offices: St. Petersburg (crossed anchor and scepter), Riga, Vilnius, and … Read more

British silver hallmarks are government-regulated stamps guaranteeing silver purity, origin, and age. Five key mark types exist: Standard Mark (Lion Passant for .925 sterling, Seated Britannia for .958), Assay Office Mark, Date Letter, Maker’s Mark, and Duty Mark (1784-1890). Currently active assay offices include London (Leopard’s Head, established in 1300s), Birmingham (Anchor, 1773), Sheffield (Crown/Tudor … Read more

Generation Alpha, born between 2010 and 2025, is the first fully digitally-native generation, with Millennial parents and Gen Z siblings. They are highly active on social media, starting around age 8, with over 50% using platforms before age 12. YouTube (85%) and TikTok (60%) dominate, followed by Instagram, Snapchat, and niche apps like Noteit. Gen … Read more

Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online identity to trick others into believing they are real. Catfishers often use stolen images and personal information to create a persona that is more attractive or appealing to their target. The goal is to gain the trust of their victims and then use it for their own … Read more

Do Christians read the Bible in 2026? How many Christians read the Bible? And how many of them are forgoing the practice for something else? My updated Bible reading statistics guide for 2026 has everything you need to know. Use this jump link to quickly jump to the KEY STATS section. All the references and resources … Read more

Regular physical books or e-books? Which option makes it easier and more fun to read? And what percentage of people today still read physical books instead of switching over to digital versions? My updated physical books vs e-books statistics guide for 2026 has everything you need to know. Use this jump link to quickly jump … Read more

Logical learning style involves using reasoning, structure, and step-by-step processes to understand and solve problems. Logical learners are typically organized, analytical, and comfortable with numbers, patterns, and cause-and-effect relationships. They prefer clear instructions, structured information, and independent work. Based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, about 5–10% of the population is estimated to have a … Read more

Character.ai… How many people are using this AI chatbot for play and emotional support? Is this app working as intended? Is it effective? Is it addictive? What’s the adoption rate of Character.ai and how much time do users typically spend there every single day? Find out in my updated Character.ai statistics, facts and trends guide for … Read more