One of the steepest main streets in Canada is located in Saint John, New Brunswick. Over a distance of two blocks the street rises about 80 feet.

After the U.S Civil War, about 33%-50% of all U.S. paper currency in circulation was counterfeit.

The two top toys in 1950 were Silly Putty which sold for $1, and Crayola crayons which sold for 50 cents.

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