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How did letter paper come to be 8.5 x 11 inches in size?

by Jack Stewart Nov 8, 2019
As part of our "I've Always Wondered" series, a listener asks why we've ended up with these arbitrary-seeming dimensions for office paper.
A vat man making paper in the mid-20th century.
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Here's what happens to your unclaimed money — and how you can get it back

by Janet Nguyen Oct 15, 2019
Uncashed checks, unused gift cards, and unredeemed insurance help make up the billions of dollars in unclaimed property overseen by all 50 states.
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Why is inflation necessary?

by Mitchell Hartman Sep 12, 2019
A listener asks: “Wouldn't an economy without inflation make us all better off?”
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Can the government's economic books be cooked?

by Mitchell Hartman Jul 3, 2019
U.S. civil servants who collect and analyze statistics are effectively shielded from political pressure.
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I’ve Always Wondered: How did pepper get married to salt?

by Renata Sago Jun 14, 2019
Americans import more black pepper than anyone else. Some folks are mystified by that.
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Airline tickets are priced to confuse

by Mitchell Hartman Jan 9, 2019
Sometimes flying a longer distance is less expensive.
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Why do gas prices end in 9/10 of a cent?

by Tommy Andres Oct 11, 2018
...and everything else you've ever wondered about gas stations.
What's with the 9/10?
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Which economic stats matter most?

by Mitchell Hartman Jul 9, 2018
Our listener asks which economic statistics are the best predictors of future economic performance.
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What's a trade war and are we in one?

by Tracey Samuelson Jun 18, 2018
The definition is squishy, but most economists would probably agree we're not there yet.
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Do people even work 9-to-5 anymore?

by Jana Kasperkevic May 28, 2018
Or is it just a phrase we use?
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