Did you know Australia pioneered plastic money - here is a $50 bill, costs me about $55 US, I love the transparent spot where you can see my finger through the bill. Plastic money lasts longer, made of recycled material and is harder to counterfeit. And where did I learn all this? The Powerhouse Museum drew me in with an exhibit of Wallace and Gromet contraptions, but wowed me with lots more. There is a contemporary lace exhibit that is simply marvelous. The designation "lace" is wide open and spanned all sorts of materials and cultures. A model of the Strasberg Clock, operating steam engines, contemporary fashion for Muslim women - apparently a big Internet business. And an exhibit of award winners for engineering and design. A delightful way to spend several hours.
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