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Food was strictly rationed in World War II. On average, the weekly standard rations during the Second World War were as follows:
Bacon:
Maximum: 8 oz (227 g)
Minimum: 4 oz (113 g)
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The Swastika is ancient, sacred symbol from near-prehistoric times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit 'su' meaning 'well' and 'asti' meaning 'being', and before the Nazis adopted it, it was regarded as a sign of good fortune.
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