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    Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years.
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    The most expensive dog in the world is the Tibetan Mastiff; worth $1.5 million.
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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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    A million dollars weighs about a metric ton. Hence the expression "a ton of money."
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    In Japan, it is tradition for husbands to get a monthly allowance from their wives.
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    In 75% of American households, women manage the money and pay the bills.
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    Dmitry Argakov
    Dmitry Argakov
    A man named Dmitry Argakov was sent a letter offering him a credit card but he didn’t like the terms. So he altered the contract to include unlimited credit at 0% interest which the bank accepted but then tried to void his card. He sued the bank for not sticking to terms of the credit contract and won.
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    A couple that were out walking on their property in Sierra Nevada discovered a canister containing $10 million in gold coins.
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