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British make a show of putting Royal Mint to the test in centuries-old tradition
In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight – and a lavish ceremony. Judges in red robes and white gloves convened yesterday in the ornate livery hall of ...
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Fort McCoy ArtiFACT: Beaver Creek dairy bottle
One of the artifacts recovered from this unit was a piece of a glass milk bottle with embossed letters indicating it ...
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The Shape of This Rare Knife’s Handle Is Just, Well, Bananas
Weighing a surprising 2.2 ounces, the Nanner has an open length of 6.89 inches and closed length of 3.94 inches. A steel clip ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...