Re: Types of numerals
| From: | Paul Bennett <paul-bennett@...> |
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| Date: | Sunday, January 8, 2006, 23:08 |
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On Sun, 08 Jan 2006 17:51:11 -0500, caeruleancentaur
<caeruleancentaur@...> wrote:
> Some may be aware that some Americans call foreign currency "funny
> money." I should think that this is because of all the colors &
> sizes when compared to the American same-size, same-color bills.
> Reminds one of monopoly money. When handling money a lot, one
> becomes acquainted with the designs of the bills, so different
> colors are not necessary. I can spot a $20-bill in the collection
> basket without having to unroll it!
Ah, but suppose you lost, say, 75% of your current eyesight. Wouldn't it
be harder to recognise a current $20 bill, and easier to recognise one
that was larger, and (for instance) purple?
> And why do people feel a need
> to roll up & fold their bills before dropping them in the basket???
Modesty?
Paul