This might strain this blog's "G" rating but darn it, it's funny.
A warning might be due for the music, too. Now I can't get that tune out of my head.
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January 22, 2010
Winter Moon
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This might strain this blog's "G" rating but darn it, it's funny.
A warning might be due for the music, too. Now I can't get that tune out of my head.
![]() ![]() US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Forbids Hoarding of Gold (1933)Executive Order 6102 required US citizens and businesses to turn in all but a small amount of gold to the Federal Reserve in exchange for $20.67 per ounce. It came in the midst of a banking crisis, when the stability of paper currency was in doubt. Consequently, many tried to withdraw their money and redeem it for gold, which was considered safer. However, there simply was not enough gold in the US—or the world—to cover the nation's debts. How many people were prosecuted for violating the order? More... Discuss |
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I can see why you were poised top post a warning about that tune, lol. As for the poor sledder...imagine being wrold famous for THAT!
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