Friday, September 05, 2008

Snapple "Real Facts"

Snapple "Real Fact" #175

In 1634, tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland.


I think even today tulip bulbs probably have a stronger value then our dollar currently does. ;)

3 comments:

  1. Ohhh... how many lilies can I get for a tulip? What's the exchange rate?

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  2. Can we go back to this? :-)

    In the Eastern countries, spices and teas were also once used as currency.

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  3. one day we may have to when our natural resources become more limited & valuable then money.

    SP, it is all based on size and color ;)

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