Money notes are not made from paper, they are made mostly from a special blend of cotton and linen. In 1932, when a shortage of cash occurred in Tenino, Washington, USA, notes were made out of wood for a brief period.

It is estimated that by the end of 2000, there has been 142,600 tonnes of gold mined in the world.

The oil that is found in poison ivy is called "urushiol."

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