Random Money Facts

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    Lucky First Metal Detect
    Lucky First Metal Detect
    In 2012, a British man named Wesley Carrington used a metal detector for the first time and found £100,000 worth of Roman gold within 20 minutes.
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    In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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    Coins usually survive in circulation for about 30 years.
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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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    Chuck Feeney
    Chuck Feeney
    (Former) Billionaire Chuck Feeney gave away over 99% of his multi-billion dollar fortune to philanthropic endeavors, such as helping underprivileged kids go to college. He is now worth a few million dollars.
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    When withdrawing money from an ATM, the 'whirring' sound before your money pops out is actually a recording. The actual mechanism is so far back that you can't hear it.
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    The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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    A man sued Bank of America for erroneously foreclosing on his home and won. When they didn’t pay the fees, he foreclosed their bank.
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