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I just gave in and had to buy this penny. A little surprise for my son to add to his collection 
Here are some fun facts for the same year. Enjoy!
The average life expectancy was 47 years. (lol wow I would have only about 14 yrs left!)
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. (I would be part of the percentage for sure)
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. (since wireless energy had already been discovered I would have my own secret communication wireless cell phone cups)
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
Of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. (I would still be a reckless driver)
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
The average wage in 1908 was 22 cents per hour
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. (borax is used in many skin care and hair product today as an emulsifier, and can be used to kill cockroaches, personally I would never any product using borax for my body lol, please read your ingredients)
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
Here are some fun facts for the same year. Enjoy!
The average life expectancy was 47 years. (lol wow I would have only about 14 yrs left!)
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. (I would be part of the percentage for sure)
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. (since wireless energy had already been discovered I would have my own secret communication wireless cell phone cups)
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles
Of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph. (I would still be a reckless driver)
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower!
The average wage in 1908 was 22 cents per hour
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. (borax is used in many skin care and hair product today as an emulsifier, and can be used to kill cockroaches, personally I would never any product using borax for my body lol, please read your ingredients)
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
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