Copper is found in many breakfast foods, including oatmeal, granola, dry cereals and fruit.

Copper is present in all living things. In fact, life would be impossible without copper.

Copper makes modern transportation possible. A typical car uses about 50 pounds of copper for everything from wiring to radiators.

Copper is a micronutrient and a key requirement for a balanced diet. Natural foods such as whole grains, legumes, nuts, shellfish, organ meats, and even chocolate are excellent dietary sources of copper.

Copper is vital to communications. Copper wiring is used extensively in television, radios and other electronic equipment.

Copper plays an essential role in human health, and is important to the development of red blood cells, strong bones and building a healthy body.

Some of the world's fastest computer chips are now made with copper.