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The E-Sylum: Volume 15, Number 32, July 29, 2012, Article 17

CHARMING CUSTOM: FIND FIRST CENT OF THE NEW YEAR

Dick Johnson submitted this item about a fun contest. Try it out in 2013! -Editor

A Minnesota brother and sister have been engaged in a yearly challenge for 30 year. Who is first to find a cent of the new year. Loser buys the winner breakfast.

First I've heard of this. Charming custom!

The story made the Twin Cities Star Tribune: Rosenblum: For siblings, mining for pennies is a rich tradition (www.startribune.com/featuredColumns/163495886.html)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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