Banking. All banks require a valid Social Security number prior to opening any form of account, including checking, savings, certificates of deposit, credit cards, vehicle loans and mortgages. They use this for exclusive identification purposes, as no two people have the same number.
The first official Christmas tree in the city of Chicago was installed in 1913 in Grant Park and lit on Christmas Eve by then-mayor Carter Harrison. This first tree was a 35-foot (11 m) tall spruce tree.
Apple. The apple tree is one of the most common fruit trees of the Midwest. This sun-loving tree requires a well-drained planting location, full sun and good air circulation. With more than 6,000 varieties, cold hardy variations such as the Early Harvest, Lodi, Red Delicious and Jonathan thrive best in the Midwest.