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    In 1942, pinball machines were banned in New York, as they were seen to be a “game of luck”.

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The U.S. Mint began using a steam-powered coin press to produce coins.

On the 23rd March, 1836, The U.S. Mint first installed Franklin Beale’s steam-powered coin press, alowing for faster production of coins.

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