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When did we start paying, "A penny for your thoughts."

June 16, 2006April 29, 2018 B. John 1180 Views Penny, John Heywood, Sir Thomas More
This entry is part 34 of 40 in the series Deep Questions

A penny per thought hardly seems worth it these days. However in the 1500s and earlier, it may have been a fair trade.

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Will the Penny Ever Go Away

May 6, 2006September 29, 2018 1214 Views Penny, U.S. Mint
This entry is in the series Deep Questions

People have been calling for the penny’s eradication for years. Many Americans feel exact change isn’t worth the bother. Here’s the government’s two cents…

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This is my place to rant, rave and pontificate about anything that's on my mind. The topics frequently venture towards those never spoken about in polite company such as politics and religion. But, if you're provoked, comments are welcome.

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