Chemistry Of The Penny: Influenced By Economics And Medicine

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Over the years, economic and even medical considerations have influenced the composition of pennies. At one point they were almost pure copper, but presently copper is only a veneer used to maintain an illusory link to the past. read more

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