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Germany did not have money to pay war reparations, so US banks loaned them money. Those are the gold transfers, most under the "Dawes Plan." PS: The "Prevailing rate of exchange" … (View Post)

OK. Here's a picture of Marie Susan Bankhead Owen in her younger days (b.1869) -- (View Post)

I agree. Slow roasting, while wrapped in layers of woolen cloth (to keep in the juices ?), is not really appropriate. :) I understand the lack of ventilation -- but why keep a fire burning? (View Post)

With the country's highest mountain peak being 15-feet above sea level (any Sherpas living near by?), and a population of 11,000, at least they did not issue a "National Skiing Team" commem… (View Post)

If the OP will drop me a note, I can send him the missing numbers. Then his "penny" will be worth much more -- up to 1-cent ! :) (View Post)