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I was at a museum this weekend, and saw an exhibit of a matched set of metal plates inscribed with writing, bound together with wire. It was used by retired soldiers to claim their monthly pension payments. Basically a 2000 year old Roman DD214. Probably didn't have direct deposit though.
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10-22-2008 12:37 PM



