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General Grant National MemorialGrant's birthday is celebrated every April
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An 18th century fleam with three different key-like blades used for blood-letting.  

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Feeling ill? In the 18th century, your physician might prescribe blood-letting, which was thought to restore the balance of humors (perceived fluids supposedly determining health) in the blood.

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