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February 21, 1857

On February 21, 1857, the US Congress outlawed foreign currency as legal tender in the United States. Up until that time, foreign coin (especially the Spanish dollar) was allowed as legal tender throughout America, with the metal value of the foreign coins propping up the American economy. By 1857, the US mint was finally producing … Continue reading

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January 11, 1919

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1919, Romania annexed Transylvania, proving that the Gypsy led werewolves were stronger than the foppish vampires. The werewolves’ strategic advantage of being able to work during daylight hours proved too strong for the vampires and their mind-control powers. Also, while both groups had a severe allergy to silver and … Continue reading

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