The theme of this series explores items that have become so integrated into our lives that we barely notice them; yet have completely transformed how we live. The first item in the series was the elevator—try to imagine modern high-rise cities without them. The second item was the pre-printed adhesive postage stamp—try to imagine sending and receiving letters and other things through public postal services without them. The third item was going to be about money, specifically the credit card. This little bit of plastic ensures we always have access to money to buy virtually anything we want virtually anywhere in the world. Continue reading Extraordinary Ordinary Things: Money Moves