A closer look
Indigenous tribes in the highlands of Vanuatu have historically utilized a complex economic system where the primary currency is literally living pigs with artificially curved tusks. The value of the pig increases drastically based on how completely circular the tusks grow, requiring the owners to hand-feed the animals for years to ensure they do not accidentally break their precious dental investments. Managing a high-yield savings account is already stressful enough without having to worry that your entire life savings might literally wander off into the jungle, catch a fatal swine disease, or get eaten by your neighbors during a festive weekend barbecue
