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How old is the first credit card?
The first credit card is 76 years old.
The first credit card was introduced in February 1950.
Diners Club was first; a man supposedly forgot his wallet at dinner.
The first credit card turns 80 in 2030.
If you were born before February 1950, you're older than the first credit card.
Mind-bender: The first credit card is closer in time to the first telephone call (1876) than to today.
What are you older than?
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