Coins for Days
Whoever hid these really wanted the finders to see all of the coins that they'd collected. They used an Alka-seltzer tin to hide them. They definitely stood the test of time hiding out in that tin! They weren't tarnished at all.
Crazy Relics that People Found In Their Homes During Renovations
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The More You Know
- Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so enemies couldn't grab their beards during battles.
- It costs the U.S. Mint almost twice as much to mint each penny and nickel as the coins are actually worth. Taxpayers lost over $100 million in 2013 just through the coins being made.
- The wolf's jaw can exert 1500 pounds of pressure per square inch, twice the jaw pressure of a German Shepherd. Wolves can crush large bones in just a few bites.
- Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.