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Ed_B Pillar of the Community United States 4008 Posts	Posted 09/13/2011 5:59 pm Quote: Silver was a monetary metal first, therefore it remains a monetary metal regardless of its many industrial uses. Considering how the ladies love shiny things and how eager we fellows are to please them, it is likely that silver was first used in jewelry. Report this Post to the Staff
dialog_gvf Pillar of the Community Canada 1581 Posts	Posted 09/13/2011 11:59 pm > On a side note, I have heard silver has natural antibiotic properties Indeed. The handholds in the new Toronto subway cars (which will be the basis for future new ones in places like Boston and New York) are impregnated with silver for anti-bacterial (public health) reasons. Silver has also been shown to kill MRSA. So, for at-risk individuals, silver impregnated band-aids are an option for hospitals. Report this Post to the Staff
Ed_B Pillar of the Community United States 4008 Posts	Posted 09/14/2011 7:35 pm Quote: Not a real good point, because they don't print $1000 fiats, either. Not too worry, Fredd. As fast as Uncle Ben is degrading US currency, I fully expect to see the $1000 bill resurrected any time now. :-/ Report this Post to the Staff
mitchhailey Pillar of the Community United States 1150 Posts	Posted 09/15/2011 03:13 am Quote: Considering how the ladies love shiny things and how eager we fellows are to please them, it is likely that silver was first used in jewelry. You are wise beyond your years. Report this Post to the Staff
Ed_B Pillar of the Community United States 4008 Posts	Posted 09/15/2011 6:25 pm Quote: You are wise beyond your years. Thanks, Mitch. Then again... at age 62, I have a LOT of years! Report this Post to the Staff
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