By - Money MaTTERS
Welcome to a journey through the fascinating world of finance! Explore 10 of the most interesting and little-known facts about money, banks, and market
King Alyattes of Lydia created the first known currency in 600 BCE.
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The word 'bank' originates from the Italian word 'banca,' which means 'bench.
The first stock exchange was founded in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1531
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Compare the standard deduction with itemized deductions to choose the best option
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The first paper money was invented in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE)
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Charles Dow created the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896
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The terms 'bear market' and 'bull market' come from the attacking styles of bears (swipe downward) and bulls (thrust upward)
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The world's largest gold bar weighs 551 pounds (250 kg) and is held at the Toi Gold Museum in Japan
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The U.S. penny costs more to produce than it's worth (about 1.99 cents in 2019).
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Zimbabwe's hyperinflation reached an annual rate of 89.7 sextillion percent in November 2008
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We hope you enjoyed these top 10 fun facts about finance! Keep exploring and uncover more hidden stories about the fascinating world of money and market
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