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 TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did AOC Say the Public Shouldn’t See 9/11 Photos Because They’re ‘Triggering’?
Attributing questionable quotes to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a preoccupation for some people.