During the Civil War, a man gained national recognition by repeatedly auctioning off a plain sack of flour. By doing so, he raised $250,000 which aided wounded soldiers. News Strangeness
During the 18th century, you could pay your admission to the zoo in London by bringing a cat or a dog to feed the lions. News
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“Sweetheart Grips” – WWII soldiers would make clear grips for their pistols to display their sweethearts News Strangeness
The historic bridge of Plaka in Arta: The largest single-arch bridge in the Balkans that stood for 148 years News Featured
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