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tnwalker10 Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 11/12/2009 5:11 pm Just heard on the radio that paper money is an excellent way to transmit viruses from one person to another. Viruses tend to survive longer on bills because the bills sometimes contain moisture from sweat and are kept at an ideal temperature next to the body. YUK! Another reason to move toward polymer bills and $1 and $2 coins. I'm sure the mints will work on this problem just as soon as they figure out how to make cents out of something worth less than dirt. Report this Post to the Staff

numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 11/13/2009 11:32 am I've seen several media reports that many, if not most, of the dollar bills in circulation contain traces of a prohibited substance-if you catch my drift. Report this Post to the Staff
hunter20ga Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 11/14/2009 4:10 pm According to a CNN report, 90% of all U.S. bills are tainted with traces of cocaine. Here's a link: http://renovomedia.com/news/90-of-u...ith-cocaine/ And, yes, 100% of bills will have viruses and bacteria on them; even new bills. Of course, heavily circulated bills will likely contain a greater number and diversity of microbes. Another link: http://www2.canada.com/montrealgaze...&k=76062&p=1 Edited by hunter20ga 11/14/2009 4:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Siuol Valued Member United States 273 Posts	Posted 11/15/2009 2:57 pm Viruses and bacteria are everywhere. They always have been in always will be. Bacteria were the first organisms on Earth and will probably be here long after we are gone. The reason we are seeing more and more "super viruses" is the prolific use of antibiotics and germ killers. You know how it says it kills 99.9% well that .01% now has a resistance to that particular agent and we have been doing this for about 100 years... Report this Post to the Staff
cmdrstp Valued Member United States 113 Posts	Posted 11/22/2009 03:01 am As a nurse, I would be remiss if I didn't instruct you to send me all your biohazard money for proper disposal. Your health is my concern! Seriously, what public entity isn't contaminated that you come in contact with every single day? Just don't have unprotected "relations" with your bills. Edited by cmdrstp 11/22/2009 03:18 am Report this Post to the Staff
hippiebrian Valued Member United States 436 Posts	Posted 11/22/2009 08:41 am "According to a CNN report, 90% of all U.S. bills are tainted with traces of cocaine. Here's a link" And I just thought my money smelled good! Report this Post to the Staff
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