80th Anniversary of the Jefferson Memorial!
Nestled in the East Potomac Park in Washington D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is turning 80 this year. Approved as part of the beautification process for Washington D.C. in 1934, construction took nine years to...
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Discover the Mystery of Captain Kidd’s Treasure
We’ve all dreamed of it… discovering a horde of pirate’s booty, thought to be lost forever to the depths of Davy Jones’ locker. Or locating the sweet spot on a treasure map – the...
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Model of Mystery
One silver dollar bore the profile of a Philadelphia schoolteacher. Another, a young bride. In between, a silver half dollar featured a professional figure model who briefly dabbled in silent movies. It was designed...
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Exploring the tradition of placing Coins in Foundations of Homes for Luck!
I’m always fascinated when I come across a new tradition involving coins (like the money cake, or coins left at grave sites). Here’s one that was new to me: placing coins in the foundation...
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