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The article reports on the history of money in the U.S. It mentions the use of bank notes as a form of private currency, the issue of counterfeiting money, and the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to get around government control of the creation of money.

The article profiles coloring book author Johanna Basford in relation to her book "World of Flowers." Topics include the popularity of her debut coloring book "Secret Garden" among adults, the influence of her parents who are marine biologists on her book "Lost Ocean," and the history of crayons. The popularity of politically-themed adult coloring books in the U.S. during the 1960s is noted.

The article explores the history of cellophane which was invented by a Swiss textile manufacturer in 1908 and was eventually controlled by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., dealing with topics including cellophane's role in the global retail sector.

The article discusses the history of photocopy machines, focusing on the impact photocopiers had on offices, politics, and art. Other topics include information on the types of materials copied including memos, physical objects, and cartoons, how artists used photocopiers to create high contrast prints, and how photocopiers impacted the media through leaked political papers and creating mock-ups for magazines.