Making Cents
U.S. pennies now cost considerably more than one cent each to manufacture.
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Taco Bell Refuses $2 Bill
The tale of a Taco Bell employee who refused to accept a $2 bill because he thought it wasn't real.
1970 U.S. Quarter Struck on 1941 Canadian Quarter
An eBay listing for a quarter that was reportedly minted on the back of a 1941 Canadian coin appears to be real, but the money probably won't turn up in anybody's couch cushions.
‘In God We Trust’ to be Removed from U.S. Currency
According to a hoax news story, the removal occurred at President Obama's behest.
Illegal to Carry $10,000 in Cash?
Rumor: It is illegal in the U.S. to carry $10,000 or more in cash.
Are Two Dollar Bills Unlucky?
Rumor: Two-dollar bills are considered unlucky in the U.S.
Are Old Canadian $2 Bills Worth $20,000?
Are old Canadian $2 bills worth $20,000 each?
Loonie Design Lost in Transit?
Does a loon appear on Canada's $1 coin because the original dies were lost in transit?
U.S. Flag on Canadian Currency
Is the U.S. flag pictured flying over Parliament on Canadian currency?
Currency Recognition Glitches
Our readers report their experiences with service level employees unfamiliar with currency.
Bonnie and Clyde on the U.S. $10 bill
Did Bonnie and Clyde appear on the back of a U.S. $10 bill?
Debt Payment in Pennies
Does U.S. law specify that merchants do not have to accept more than 100 pennies as payment?
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.