More Stuff From the Box

I think today's selection of STUFF FROM THE BOX is pretty nice! Hopefully you will agree.First up is this fun "encased cent" from the Stork Club in New York City - as you can see, this one also commemorates the 1939 New York World's Fair. Back in the old days, encased cents were common souvenirs and were used as "good luck" giveaways by hundreds of businesses and tourist destinations. There's a nice 1939 Lincoln "wheat back" penny in this one! The Stork Club was one of the most prestigious clubs in the world. A symbol of café society, the wealthy elite, including movie stars, celebrities, showgirls, and aristocrats all mixed in the VIP 'Cub' Room. It debuted in 1929 (a year where nothing else happened).Next is this very nice pin in the shape of the Atomium, which was originally built for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. This unique structure, which you can still visit today, stands 102 metres (335 ft) tall, making it one of the tallest structures in Belgium. Its nine 18-metre-diameter…