6 Questions I Didn’t Have An Immediate Answer To Without My Phone
Like, what is this character’s name again?
Unless I use a search engine, there are some questions I have trouble answering immediately. Sometimes, it’s on the tip of my tongue, like: “What’s the name of that guy in Encanto? I know he’s the son of Pepa and Félix, brother to Dolores and Antonio.”
I’ll not be delving into psychology or the reasons why people forget. Instead, I’ll list several questions I could only answer with my phone in hand.
Why do some currencies use large numbers?
There are currencies with bills containing many zeroes. Japan’s biggest bill is ¥10,000 (yen). Indonesia’s biggest bank note is Rp 100,000 (rupiah). In South Korea, the biggest note is ₩50,000 (won).
The reason for their large numbers is hyperinflation and devaluing of those currencies based on silver and gold prices. Especially after the country with said currency lost a war. Due to these changes, subdivisions became a thing of the past.
A commenter on Reddit provided a brief example of the Japanese yen. They could redenominate their currency, though that would take careful consideration because it needs to be more stable first. Also, people get confused and scared when…
