Facts About The Dollar Bill Will Make You Hate Money

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Most people have sort of a love/hate relationship with  money. When you got it, you love it. When you don’t, you tend to hate it.

The entire concept of money is pretty complex, right? It started out as a simple means of exchange for goods — but then capitalism was born, an ish just got out of hand. Money is good for many things. It helps you purchase experiences, acquire assets, even buys you a little time, sometimes. But it is also said to be the leading cause of divorce, tarnished friendships and depression for some.

Today is National Dollar Day, so we gathered together some little known facts about the dollar bill that you probably didn’t know, or low-key glad you didn’t.

The Dollar Bill Doesn’t Last That Long

According to the Federal Reserve, a dollar falls out of circulation on average about every 5.8 years.

The Dollar Bill (And Most Paper Money) Have Disgusting Things Living On It

Over the years, various studies have found such treats as E. coli, MRSA superbugs, flu virus, various types of fungi, diphtheria, anthrax, cocaine, and heroin.

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The Dollar Bill Is Pretty Worthless In The Grand Scheme Of Currency

Each note costs just 5.6 cents to produce

The Dollar Bill Isn’t Really Made Of Paper. They Lied To Us

Paper money is actually composed of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen

The Dollar Bill Isn’t As Common As You Think

The Federal Reserve says that the although the dollar bill may be the denomination you see most often in your wallet, but it’s not the most widely circulated type of U.S. currency. There are literally only 12.1 dollar bills in circulation.

Money Is Kind Of A Hoax

There is more Monopoly money printed every year than actual cash.