23 quadrillion $ for pack of smokes?

[The Cusp]

This is too funny. I would have had a heart attack if I saw that!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8152278.stm

[Odd_Nonposter]

Computer glitch.

[Ynot]

this was on slashdot

credible explanation,
23,148,855,308,184,500 x 100 (value stored in database, in cents)

convert to hex
2020202020201250

Hex value 20, is the ASCII code for a space

Operator entering record padded the value with spaces, rather than zeros

[mrdeano]

this was on slashdot

credible explanation,
23,148,855,308,184,500 x 100 (value stored in database, in cents)

convert to hex
2020202020201250

Hex value 20, is the ASCII code for a space

Operator entering record padded the value with spaces, rather than zeros

Haha your right too.

[Demon Parasite]

God damn, me too! That's insane

[arby]

this was on slashdot

credible explanation,
23,148,855,308,184,500 x 100 (value stored in database, in cents)

convert to hex
2020202020201250

Hex value 20, is the ASCII code for a space

Operator entering record padded the value with spaces, rather than zeros
That's some seriously lacking sanitation!!!!!

I mean really.... how did the numbers get converted from ASCII and not the spaces?

[Exhalent]

I would laugh, then be saddened because the national debt is reaching that point quickly.

[Kiza]

Cigarette prices are so high these days.

[LucidFlanders]

Welcome to your first job my lad, now that you have your first job i am the bearer of bad news. Your grandfather owes more money then you can dream of and your whole life will be paying off his dept, but don't worry! your kids, and grandkids will also be helping pay this off. Just know 1 thing...you will not be retiring at all, you will work untill you die.

Have a GREAT day at work, son.

[Demon Parasite]

Cigarette prices are so high these days.

Good thing I don't smoke :)