An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
I hope you’ll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on history—where conversation is always open and everyone’s invited.
An Ounce - For Your Consideration
How Much Could Your Childhood Toys Be Worth?
Take a brief glimpse into how ordinary items can become a real treasure! This short video shows how things like old toys and collectible memorabilia can be worth a lot of money today. Find out what's special about finding priceless antiques! #historytoday #shortswhatsappstatusvideos
What if the junk you tossed in the trash could’ve paid for your next vacation?
In this episode of An Ounce, we explore the unexpected value of things you probably let slip through your fingers. It’s not just about stuff… it’s about memory, meaning, and what we choose to keep.
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro: You Threw That Away?
00:51 - The Penny That Costs Too Much
02:00 - Tax Tokens and Forgotten Currencies
02:55 - Cards, Cards, and More Cards
04:16 - Toys You Shouldn’t Have Tossed
05:17 - Why We Pay So Much for Yesterday
07:05 - Close: What’s Really Worth Keeping
08:02 - Here’s An Ounce
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Reference URLs
• U.S. Mint coin production costs:
https://www.usmint.gov/news/inside-the-mint/2025-coin-cost-update
• 1909-S VDB Penny details:
https://www.pcgs.com/news/1909-s-vdb-lincoln-cent
• 1943 Steel Penny background:
https://www.coinstudy.com/1943-penny-value.html
• State-issued tax tokens:
https://www.tokenandmedal.org/tax-tokens
• $12M Mickey Mantle card auction:
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/28/mickey-mantle-baseball-card-record
• $500,000 Beanie Baby:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/most-expensive-beanie-baby/
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(d) Suggested Episodes (Cross-Promote)
Based on your current catalog, include these 3 suggested companion videos:
1. Did Einstein Steal Her Genius?
→ The hidden mind behind a world-changing formula. https://youtu.be/Aia5JovCydo
2. The Distasteful History of Toothpaste
→ When cleanliness met questionable chemistry. https://youtu.be/wq_H-8_pKKI
3. If it Feels Good... A Soothing but Deadly Power of Uranium
→ From glowing clocks to dangerous charm. https://youtu.be/Z39Qf8z0gB4
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Music: YouTube Audio Library
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