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Jeff Maurer: Revenge of the Low-Flow Toilets

The Political Orphanage

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Penny for Your Thoughts: Currency and Commuting

This chapter delves into the practicality and challenges of biking to work while transitioning to a humorous debate about the economic relevance of the penny. The speakers critically assess the penny's production costs, its place in modern transactions, and share personal anecdotes highlighting its annoyance. They further explore historical currency values and cultural practices tied to coins, concluding with whimsical ideas for future currency designs.

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