Allergic to Money

A few cases from the historical record of people who were allergic to money.

The obligatory joke in this situation: "I'm not allergic to money, but it's allergic to me."

Medford Mail Tribune - Mar 13, 1953

Arizona Republic - Aug 19, 1954

The Wilmington News Journal - Jan 8, 1963

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Posted By: Alex - Thu May 19, 2016
Category: Health | Money

Comments

I remember a proposal, it was Jerry Pournelle, I think, that all circulating currency be made of mildly radioactive materials. This would have the effect of keeping the currency constantly circulating and no one would be able to accumulate large amounts due to the adverse health effects.

Posted by KDP on 05/19/16 at 05:05 PM

I'm not sure about this becoming allergic to yourself, but if it was presented at the College of Medical Evangelists -- Lordy, Lordy, it's gotta be true.

Posted by Virtual on 05/20/16 at 05:43 PM

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