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  • The color of American moeny has an interesting history. (Jericho, Wikimedia Commons)
    Why Is U.S. Money Green?
    Walker Rhea
    We use money all the time, but have you ever wondered why U.S. banknotes are green? After A Moment of Science researchers did some investigating into the history of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, it turns out that there are several reasons for the green-back design.