10,000

My math blog just crossed over 10,000 views as of September 3, 2023, so I decided to write some interesting facts about 10,000.

Minnesota, also known as The Land of 10,000 Lakes, actually has 11,842 lakes.

For exercise, many people try to get in 10,000 steps in a day. That's approximately 5 miles or 8 kilometers.

Salmon P. Chase is featured on the U.S. $10,000 note.

There is a "$10,000 rule" which requires banks to report deposits or withdrawals of $10,000 or more of cash.

In English, myriad is used to describe a large number or a countless number of objects. The term is from the ancient Greek word for 10,000, myrias (μυριάς).

Update, 9/29/2023 - a $10,000 note recently sold for $480,000. Link to article.