OT: Monetary Display (was: Types of numerals)

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!  And why do people feel a need
> to roll up & fold their bills before dropping them in the basket???
Because of the biblical and cultural prohibition against making a
display of prayer or "good works."  At the offering basket level
it's silly, but all customs have silly aspects and that doesn't
mean the underlying reason is silly.

--
Jefferson
http://www.picotech.net/~jeff_wilson63/myths/