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TIL of Operation Bernhard, a Nazi plan to collapse the British economy by airdropping fake bank notes over England. The program produced up to 300 million Pounds, including £100,000 notes.

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9ZNX TIL there is a character in the DC Universe who is so insane, even the Joker is afraid of him.
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