Economical Numbers

Here's a quote from Richard Feynman:

There are 10¹¹ stars in the galaxy. That used to be a huge number. But it's only a hundred billion. It's less than the national deficit! We used to call them astronomical numbers. Now we should call them economical numbers.

And and here is GL.Mimino.Org's little guide to help you understand these economical numbers:

This is what a hundred dollars looks like:

No problem here. We've all seen them.

This is what a ten thousand dollars looks like:

In cash economies, these are commonly called "bricks". I had to count out and hand over a few of these when I bought my house in Tbilisi. You want spring you your step? Stuff your pocket with these and walk across town to meet someone.

This is what a million dollars looks like:

Your on your own now. All I got is pictures from here on.

This is what a hundred million dollars looks like:

This is what a billion dollars looks like:

Finally, This is what a trillion dollars looks like:

Don't miss the little dot on the lower right hand side: that's the person.

N.B.These pictures were emailed to me butI have no idea who the original artist is. Whoever you are, thanks!