No more ‘Penny for your thoughts’ the U.S. Mint minted the last penny on Nov 12. Retailers will now round up or down to the nearest nickel. Although, you can still use them. There are billions of pennies in circulation. Makes sense financially since it costs 6.9 cents to make a penny. Supposedly, none of the last run will go in to circulation but will be sold at a later date.
Where did the phrase “Penny for your thoughts” begin?
We offer our sympathy to all who lost loved ones this past week. Mat they all rest in peace.
Hello to all in area nursing and assisted living facilities; Hello, also, to all in area hospitals and rehab centers.
Answer: The phrase dates back to the 16th century. It first appeared in literature in 1547 in Sir Thomas More’s work “Four Last Things.” The expression has endured for many centuries, maintaining a similar meaning.
Quote: “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” - Marthe Troly-Curtin
