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That during the Colonial Era, Rhode Island rum joined gold as an accepted currency in Europe for a period of time

Oct 23, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: That during the Colonial Era, Rhode Island rum joined gold as an accepted currency in Europe for a period of time

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