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Money

Israel Finds 22 Pounds of Ancient Coins, Artifacts in Norwegian Diplomat's Car

He was arrested.

Erik Shilling June 7, 2016

You Can Soon Buy a Melon With Hello Kitty's Face Grown Onto The Surface

They don't come cheap, though.

Cara Giaimo June 6, 2016

How the Family Who Got Rich with Hot Pockets Is Giving Away Their Fortune

It's a lot of money.

Ernie Smith May 31, 2016

Bitcoin's Creator Unmasks Himself After Months of Suspicion

But doubts still linger.

Erik Shilling May 2, 2016

How to Raise an Army by Debasing Your Currency and Screwing Your Neighbor

During the 17th century "Kipper und Wipper" crisis, German states made bad coins and tried to pawn them off on neighboring states.

Sarah Laskow May 2, 2016

Over Half a Ton of Ancient Roman Coins Unearthed by Construction Workers

The valuable trove was only a yard underground.

Erik Shilling April 29, 2016

The Most Beautiful Tulip in History Cost as Much as a House

Owning a Semper Augustus tulip was the ultimate flex for a 17th-century Dutch citizen.

Sarah Laskow July 12, 2022

The Unexpected Individuals Featured on American Currency

Before presidents were the standard, a variety of American figures could be found on our banknotes.

Jessie Guy-Ryan April 24, 2016

The Ornate Charm of American Currency from the 1700s

Bills of the time were covered in beautifully unique designs.

Eric Grundhauser April 22, 2016

The Spelling Mistake that Foiled a Bank Heist of Nearly $1 Billion

The cyber thieves got tripped up by "foundation."

Erik Shilling March 10, 2016

objects of intrigue

Object of Intrigue: Confederate Currency

In 1861, imagery on American banknotes included railroads, Greek goddesses, and slavery.

Ella Morton March 1, 2016

Why Jean-Luc Picard Never Carried a Wallet

Eric Grundhauser February 26, 2016

The Curious Reasons Why Barber Shops Don't Take Credit Cards

Ernie Smith February 22, 2016

The Strangest Banking Trend that No One Thought Could Happen, Is Happening

Erik Shilling February 16, 2016

Think Kanye’s Bad With Money? This Family Literally Burned $1 Million

Sarah Laskow February 16, 2016

57 Questions About Campaign Spending, Starting With Ted Cruz's Flower Budget

Cara Giaimo February 15, 2016

Minute-by-Minute, Donald Trump's Time Is Among the Most Expensive in America

Tao Tao Holmes February 5, 2016

Tourists Love to Rub the Bronze Balls of Wall Street's Charging Bull Statue. Why?

Tao Tao Holmes January 19, 2016