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8 million dimes spilled in TX accident
May 07, 2025, 08:00 AM
joel95078 million dimes spilled in TX accident
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ALVORD, Texas (AP) — Talk about some serious coin.
Millions of coins spilled onto a Texas highway this week after a tractor-trailer hauling $800,000 in dimes rolled over in an accident, authorities said.
The spillage led to the closure of a portion of the southbound lanes of U.S. 287 in Alvord for about half a day as workers got on their hands and knees to pick up the coins in addition to using brooms and shovels and large industrial vacuums.
I'm glad I'm not the one who has to pick them up!
May 07, 2025, 09:24 AM
OrgussAs Taggart would say, that’s a shitload of dimes.
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wcb6092If they were still made from silver I could understand trying to pick all of them up.
I would just get the bulk and leave the rest.
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May 07, 2025, 09:48 AM
Biker_dudequote:
workers got on their hands and knees
Adds a dimension to the phrase, "..a dime a dozen.."
May 07, 2025, 09:51 AM
jimmy123xquote:
Originally posted by wcb6092:
If they were still made from silver I could understand trying to pick all of them up.
I would just get the bulk and leave the rest.
It's $800,000 in dimes
May 07, 2025, 10:25 AM
FredwardSomebody dropped a dime.
May 07, 2025, 11:26 AM
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He looked like an accountant or a serial-killer type. Definitely one of the service industries.
May 07, 2025, 11:55 AM
David LeeWill magnets work ?
May 07, 2025, 12:03 PM
Brianp90quote:
Originally posted by wcb6092:
If they were still made from silver I could understand trying to pick all of them up.
I would just get the bulk and leave the rest.
Yeah. Me too. It just doesn't make any cents.
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May 07, 2025, 12:30 PM
Hamden106Metal detector dudes are gonna have a field day...
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May 07, 2025, 01:04 PM
Rey HRHDoesn't anyone find it odd that someone needed $800,000 in coins needed to be transported by semi?
Even at quarters, that's 3 million coins.
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May 07, 2025, 01:06 PM
a1abdjquote:
Doesn't anyone find it odd that someone needed $800,000 in coins needed to be transported by semi?
How is it that you think they transport all of these coins to distribute them between the mint and all of the financial institutions?
They've been using tractor trailers for this ever since they stopped doing it by train.
May 07, 2025, 01:19 PM
Patrick-SP2022This is what bing search gave me when I asked for the weight of 8 million dimes.
I think it is off by a bit.
Grok is a little closer.
May 07, 2025, 01:34 PM
HRKquote:
Originally posted by Rey HRH:
Doesn't anyone find it odd that someone needed $800,000 in coins needed to be transported by semi?
Even at quarters, that's 3 million coins.
May 07, 2025, 05:07 PM
drill sgtOnce when on a road trip during the 1980"s (going thru Tennesse ??/ Kentucky ??) my vehical was passed by 2 blacked out Suburbans followed a 18 wheeler truck the 2 more blacked out Suburbans then I noticed a blacked out helicopter that apperared to be following the same path as if if was flying escort coverage...About 1/2 hour later while stopping at a truck stop for a snack and potty break I saw the same 18 wheeler and the 4 Blacked out Suburbans parked off to the side well out of the way with numerous men dressed in shades and dark suits and appeared to have "uzi"s / etc under their jackets...... Upon entering the building was told that it was a US Treasury Transport of bills scheluded for destruction... Took care of my business and about 1/2 hour later and on the road this group of vehicles passed me again and they were execeeding the speed limit and left me in their dust........................................ drill sgt..
May 07, 2025, 05:38 PM
sigmonkeyquote:
Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:...
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That's 30,000 Pounds.... of Bananas.
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wrightdquote:
Originally posted by drill sgt:
Once when on a road trip during the 1980"s (going thru Tennesse ??/ Kentucky ??) my vehical was passed by 2 blacked out Suburbans followed a 18 wheeler truck the 2 more blacked out Suburbans then I noticed a blacked out helicopter that apperared to be following the same path as if if was flying escort coverage...About 1/2 hour later while stopping at a truck stop for a snack and potty break I saw the same 18 wheeler and the 4 Blacked out Suburbans parked off to the side well out of the way with numerous men dressed in shades and dark suits and appeared to have "uzi"s / etc under their jackets...... Upon entering the building was told that it was a US Treasury Transport of bills scheluded for destruction... Took care of my business and about 1/2 hour later and on the road this group of vehicles passed me again and they were execeeding the speed limit and left me in their dust........................................ drill sgt..
That's an interesting and unforgettable story. Men in black. The real deal.
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Wile E. Coyote School of DIY Disaster May 07, 2025, 06:00 PM
CassandraThat's 18.144 Metric tonnes, or 20 Short tons, to put it in everyday lingo...
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May 07, 2025, 07:43 PM
Fly-Sigquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
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Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:...
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That's 30,000 Pounds.... of Bananas.
Texas, not Scranton Mr Monkey!
May 07, 2025, 08:56 PM
Krazeehorsequote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
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Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:...
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That's 30,000 Pounds.... of Bananas.
Mashed……God make it a dream.
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