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TIL Italy’s Credem Bank accepts parmesan cheese from local producers in exchange for bank loans. The offered loans are for up to 24 months, equal to the time it takes the parmesan to age. If the loan defaults, the cheese is sold at market price. 440,000 parmesan wheels (worth $250M) are stored there

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