During the Civil War, a man gained national recognition by repeatedly auctioning off a plain sack of flour. By doing so, he raised $250,000 which aided wounded soldiers. News Strangeness
During the 18th century, you could pay your admission to the zoo in London by bringing a cat or a dog to feed the lions. News
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