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I've Always Wondered ...
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Aug 16, 2024
We looked at where you can buy Treasury securities and when they’re up for auction.
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How did the Red Hot Chili Peppers go from the concert stage to the T-shirt you're wearing?
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Aug 9, 2024
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Why do paper bags have a zig-zag cut at the top?
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Aug 2, 2024
Safety, efficiency and looks play a role in the design.
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Does the Fed actually set interest rates?
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Jul 26, 2024
The Fed has a series of tools in its arsenal to influence interest rates, including the all-important federal funds rate.
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Why don’t we have a phone book for cell phones?
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Jul 19, 2024
The economic incentives didn’t make sense when cellular services first became available.
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Why are movie box office results reported in dollars, rather than tickets sold?
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Jul 5, 2024
Knowing a movie’s gross is important for Hollywood dealmaking. The rest of us are just obsessed with records.
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Jun 28, 2024
Think of the bond market as similar to the beach house rental market.
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Here’s why running shoes frequently come in bold and flashy colors
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Jun 21, 2024
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So you want to buy (or sell) shares on the stock exchange. How is the price determined?
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Jun 14, 2024
Think of it as a cattle auction, one expert told us.
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