I had a great percent-off coupon from Best Buy that was about to expire, so I used it to buy a new scanner, a Canon 8800F. Once I had it set up I decided to have a little fun. Onto the bed went a $1 bill. No problem. A $5? Again, no problem. $10? Nope. It and a $20 – the largest bill on hand – get part way through before giving up with this informative message.

So much for my career as a counterfeiter, I suppose. Do you suppose the guys with the earpieces and dark suits will be at my doorstep come morning?