This isn't on point, but I did once ask Chat GPT about dredges and the Tena Bar money:
What about a sack of waterlogged cash?
ChatGPT
A sack of waterlogged cash entering a hydraulic dredge would likely get shredded or damaged by the machinery. The force and blades within the dredge are designed to break down materials, so the waterlogged cash would likely not survive intact. Additionally, the presence of foreign objects like a sack of cash could potentially disrupt the dredging process and require additional cleanup or maintenance.
What if the dredge only uses suction, no blades?
ChatGPT
If the dredge only uses suction and does not have blades or other mechanical components designed to break down materials, then a sack of waterlogged cash might have a higher chance of surviving relatively intact. However, the force of the suction could still cause damage to the sack and its contents, especially if it's subjected to significant pressure or turbulence within the dredge. Additionally, the presence of foreign objects like the sack of cash could still potentially disrupt the dredging process and require additional attention or maintenance.
Would damage to the edges of the bills, such as rounded off corners, be consistent with the expected damage?
ChatGPT
Damage to the edges of bills, such as rounded off corners, could indeed be consistent with the expected damage if a sack of waterlogged cash were to pass through a dredge, especially one that uses suction. The turbulent forces within the dredge could cause the bills to rub against each other or against the walls of the dredge, resulting in abrasions and rounding off of corners. However, the extent of the damage would depend on various factors such as the strength of the suction, the material of the bills, and the duration of exposure within the dredge.