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TIL in 1866, Congress meant to put explorer William Clark on a 5¢ bill, but a last-name mix-up led Treasury Official Spencer Clark to put himself on it. This resulted in Congress passing an amendm... (www.atlasobscura.com)

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Original Title: TIL in 1866, Congress meant to put explorer William Clark on a 5¢ bill, but a last-name mix-up led Treasury Official Spencer Clark to put himself on it. This resulted in Congress passing an amendment that banned living people from appearing on U.S. currency.

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