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24: The coins buried with Sinatra

Lateral with Tom Scott

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The Kidnapping of Frank's Natra Jr

Frank's Natra Jr. always kept a roll of dimes on him just in case he needs to use a pay phone for being kidnapped or other emergencies. The kidnappers rejected $1 million and it sent back a counter offer of 240,000. On certain days, kids in Hong Kong are given a breakfast, such as two eggs with a sausage or sweet corn with a couple of dumplings.

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