as published by Discover magazine: (they published a list of 20, but i'm only putting a few on here)
6) Paper money originated in China in the year 910 and amazed Marco Polo when he visited three centuries later. He also noted that the emperor, Kublai Khan, seemed to be printing an awful lot of notes....
7) ....which ultimately wrecked the economy. Due to skyrocketing inflation caused by churning out so much money, paper bills had to be abolished in China in the 15th century.
9) All the U.S. coins and bills in general circulation today have a total worth of about $829 billion.
11) Filthy lucre: In a study last year, researchers found more cocaine residue on U.S. bills than any other currency. Also found on money: staphylococcus bacteria and fecal matter.
15) He left home without it: In 1949 Frank X. McNamara took friends to dinner in New York City but forgot to bring his cash. He vowed never again to be so embarrassed and so created the Diners Club Card, the first credit card.
6) Paper money originated in China in the year 910 and amazed Marco Polo when he visited three centuries later. He also noted that the emperor, Kublai Khan, seemed to be printing an awful lot of notes....
7) ....which ultimately wrecked the economy. Due to skyrocketing inflation caused by churning out so much money, paper bills had to be abolished in China in the 15th century.
9) All the U.S. coins and bills in general circulation today have a total worth of about $829 billion.
11) Filthy lucre: In a study last year, researchers found more cocaine residue on U.S. bills than any other currency. Also found on money: staphylococcus bacteria and fecal matter.
15) He left home without it: In 1949 Frank X. McNamara took friends to dinner in New York City but forgot to bring his cash. He vowed never again to be so embarrassed and so created the Diners Club Card, the first credit card.
