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Up To 90 Percent of US Money Has Traces of Cocaine

mmmscience writes "Scientists have found that up to 90% of US paper money has some cocaine contamination, up from the 67% mark measured two years ago. Looking at bills from 17 cities, it's no surprise that the city with the highest level was Washington DC, where up to 95% of bills gathered there tested positive. From a global standpoint, both Canada and Brazil tested rather high (85% and 80%, respectively), but China and Japan were well behind the curve at 20% and 12%. The researchers hope that studies such as these will be of help to law enforcement agencies that are attempting to understand the growth and flow of drug use in communities."

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  1. I think maybe the Fed got the wrong idea... by lobiusmoop · · Score: 5, Funny

    when Bush recommended an 'economic stimulus'.

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  2. Hrmm by acehole · · Score: 5, Funny

    I roll up 100 dollar bills to snort up other 100 dollar bills. Its a vicious circle.

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  3. I'm more worried by urdak · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't know about you, but the cocaine isn't the thing that worries me - I'm more worried about the fact that 90% of the bills I use have been up someone's nose!

  4. Re:.006 micrograms? by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

    And if you were in the elevator with me this morning, you got more than trace amounts of late night taco bell.

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  5. Corrected headline by Minwee · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Up to 90% of Scientists Studying Money Also Do Cocaine."

  6. Re:I understand that in London by Big+Hairy+Ian · · Score: 5, Funny

    Plus every flat surface in any bar or nightclub restroom will test positive for either Cocaine or WD40 & Vaseline :)

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  7. Re:In all fairness by Mister+Whirly · · Score: 5, Funny

    You have to put the coins in the proper coin slot. The really talented strippers can even dispense change for you.

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