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564. Everything you wanted to know about a 100 dollar bill, but were afraid to ask

The United States one hundred-dollar bill ($100) is a denomination of United States Currency.  U.S. statesman, inventor and diplomat Benjamin Franklin is currently featured on the obverse of the bill. On the reverse of the banknote is an image of Independence Hall. The time on the clock according to the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, shows approximately 4:10. If the time is converted to a date (April 10), it is possible that the time was chosen because April 10 is the 100th day of a non-leap year (The numeral 4 on the clock face is "IV", while the real Independence Hall has "IIII".  The bill is one of two denominations that does not feature a President of the United States the other is the $ 10 bill, featuring Alexander Hamilton The $100 bill is the largest denomination that has been printed after July 13, 1969, when the denominations of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 were retired. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing says the average life of a $100 bill in circulation is 89 months (7 years) before it is replaced due to wear and tear.
The bills are also commonly referred to as "Benjamins", in reference to the use of Benjamin Franklin's portrait on the denomination, or "C-Notes", based on the Roman Numeralfor 100.
Approximately 29% of all notes produced in 2009 were $100 bills. One hundred hundred-dollar bills are delivered by Federal Reserve Banks in mustard-colored straps ($10,000).

565. I spoke with Gary McCans, the ticketing director at The University of Dayton Arena last night, and he told me that there will be a very special guest at the Arena next Tuesday night to watch the two "First Four" games to be played that night, none other than the gentleman pictured in this picture

566. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron will take in some college basketball next week as they travel to Dayton, Ohio, for a First Four matchup. Cameron will be in the United States to visit Obama, and what better way to take in some of the culture than by attending a March Madness game, even if it is just an opening-round matchup?

567. Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game on March 2, 1962

568. the 100 greatest songs of all time - #100: "Heroes" by David Bowie 

569.  Trivia question for the thirteenth Friday of the blog - all correct answers are eligible to win one of two $ 10 gift certificates to Cruizers - No help from the internet for your answer - at what time of day is a digital alarm clock at its brightest?? -  send your answers to hood3939@gmail.com - deadline is 6 pm Friday!!!