In the news:

[sighris]

I find the bit-coin idea interesting:

The Bitcoin Crypto-Currency Mystery Reopened
- BY ADAM PENENBERGTue Oct 11, 2011
http://www.fastcompany.com/1785445/crypto-currency-mystery

Also, check out the quotes here:
http://www.usdebtclock.org/money-history/money-timeline1100-1791.html
- and here:
http://www.usdebtclock.org/money-history/money-timeline1793-1862.html

What do you think/feel about these topics?