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Jul 10, 2013 7:16 PM CST
Name: Paul Anguiano
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Since 1982, pennies are 95% zinc, and any small scratch will expose it:
http://www.usmint.gov/about_th...

Copper is toxic to most aquatic life, so keep it out of the ponds, though less toxic to birds. Zinc, however, is universally toxic.
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Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.


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