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In 1784 Great Britain imposed a tax on bricks to pay for the war in America. In response, people starting using larger bricks, and buildings can be dated based on the brick size

In 1784 Great Britain imposed a tax on bricks to pay for the war in America. In response, people starting using larger bricks, and buildings can be dated based on the brick size

Peter Durand patented the tin can in 1810. Ezra Warner patented a can opener in 1858. In between, people used chisels and hammers.

Peter Durand patented the tin can in 1810. Ezra Warner patented a can opener in 1858. In between, people used chisels and hammers.

Two people die and about 25 more are injured each year from falling bullets from celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve.

Two people die and about 25 more are injured each year from falling bullets from celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve.

There's an actual fudge factory in Uranus, Missouri. Up to 10,000 people visit Uranus each month.

There's an actual fudge factory in Uranus, Missouri. Up to 10,000 people visit Uranus each month.