Random Money Facts

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    There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.
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    The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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    Hitachi's ATM that Sterilizes and Irons Bills
    In the mid-90s, Hitachi produced an ATM that sterilized bills by heating them to 200 degrees Celsius, then ironed them before dispensing.
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    Australian Gambling Syndicate Bought Almost All Lottery Tickets and Won
    In 1992, an Australian gambling syndicate purchased the majority of combinations in a Virginia lottery. They won, turning their $5m investment into $27m winnings.
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    A Native American tribe in South Dakota collects bottle caps left by campers, using them as currency. Several banks in the area now recognize the caps as legal tender.
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    On average, every dollar bill you touch has over 3,000 different types of bacteria.
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    Water, electricity, and gas has been free in Turkmenistan since 1991.
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    Only 8% of the world’s currency is physical money. The rest exists only on computers.
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