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3 Southern sisters are sitting on a big porch sipping Mint Juleps.

by cringeyjokesman February 3, 2023, 3:08 am

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TIL The most valuable issues of National Geographic are generally those published before 1907. The 1904 issue, its first publication containing images, is almost impossible to find in mint condition

by whatilearned January 25, 2023, 9:45 am

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TIL during the Cold War the US government stored opium and morphine at Fort Knox and the West Point Mint, to ensure the nation had adequate supplies in case of war or other supply disruptions. The stockpile was enough to meet the painkiller needs of the United States for one year.

by whatilearned January 19, 2023, 12:38 am

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The workers at the US (or any) Mint

by cringeyjokesman December 27, 2022, 4:52 am

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What’s your opinion on chocolate mint cookies?

by QuestionGuy December 8, 2022, 12:55 am

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What brand of mint do they have at Mental Health Clinics?

by cringeyjokesman November 20, 2022, 12:09 am

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TIL large sheets of uncut legal U.S. currency can be purchased from the U.S. Mint in every denomination up to $100 bills.

by whatilearned November 16, 2022, 4:31 am

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TIL that in an effort to save $43.5, the Canadian Mint mailed the dies of the new $1 coin via a discount courier over using an armored car- which were promptly stolen and have never been found. This would lead to the adoption of the Loonie design as an emergency replacement.

by whatilearned October 19, 2022, 9:08 am

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TIL cats are attracted to most plants in the “Mint” family, not just Catnip! This includes Menthol found in many rubs and ointments (but it can be poisonous).

by whatilearned September 9, 2022, 8:35 am

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TIL peppermint isn’t a single species of mint but rather a hybrid of two different species of mint (spearmint and watermint)

by whatilearned August 18, 2022, 2:45 am

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TIL about Francis Henning, who made upwards of half a million counterfeit nickels. Called: Henning Nickels, many were later recovered, melted down, and made into actual nickels by the US Mint. Despite remaining illegal to own, they are a numismatic collector’s item, some being relatively valuable.

by whatilearned August 9, 2022, 10:24 am

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TIL Previous to the Euro there was the Latin Monetary Union in which many European countries would mint coins to the same LMU standards allowing for ease of exchange. The LMU was established in 1865 and disbanded in 1927. The standards fell out of favor due to currency debasement and WW1.

by whatilearned July 18, 2022, 10:13 am

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