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If you’re like us, you’ve got a lot of questions about the small, simple, ubiquitous things in the world of business. Let's find the answers.
What have you always wondered about the economy?

Green peppers are cheaper than their more colorful comrades. Here's why.
I've Always Wondered ...
Green peppers are cheaper than their more colorful comrades. Here's why.
Why do we no longer use $1,000 bills?
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Why do we no longer use $1,000 bills?
What do CEOs do all day long to deserve their pay?
I've Always Wondered ...
What do CEOs do all day long to deserve their pay?
How much money is there in the world?
I've Always Wondered ...
How much money is there in the world?

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Do warehouse clubs like Costco save you money in the long run?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 16, 2021
Buying in bulk can cost more upfront, creating problems for low-income consumers.
Shoppers walk the aisles of a Costco. Bulk buying can help your budget if you can afford the upfront costs, though it can also depend on the item and the size of your household.
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Where will we charge all those electric vehicles of the future?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 9, 2021
President Biden wants to build half a million charging stations in the U.S. by 2030. But will most users be plugging in their cars at home?
The Biden administration is pushing for greater adoption of electric vehicles.
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What happens to unsold cars?

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 2, 2021
Before the COVID-19 crisis, some dealerships had to deal with surplus inventory on packed lots.
New cars typically remain on dealers' lots until they get sold.
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Why are the waitlists for child care so long?

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 19, 2021
Child care centers, which already struggled to recruit staffers, face additional pressures brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
It can be hard to find child care providers because of the low pay and lack of benefits.
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What common household items are worth recycling?

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 12, 2021
The first thing you need to do is find out what your local municipality accepts. And don't put recyclables in plastic bags.
A woman wearing a face mask and a plastic bag pulls a cart loaded with bags of recyclables through the streets of lower Manhattan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why is veterinary care so expensive?

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 5, 2021
U.S. pet owners spend billions of dollars each year keeping their animals healthy. Here's why that amount has been steadily rising.
A veterinarian takes care of a new puppy during his check up.
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How are the Olympic designers chosen?

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 29, 2021
Brands can be judged as stringently as the athletes they hope to dress.
A view of USA's delegation parade during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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Where did the budget reconciliation process come from?

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 22, 2021
Reconciliation allows senators to bypass the filibuster. But there are lots of rules.
A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
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Why do tissues in cubed boxes cost more than tissues in horizontal boxes?

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 15, 2021
You get fewer tissues in a cubed box than a horizontal one, despite similar prices.
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What's a point on the Dow, S&P or Nasdaq?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 13, 2021
Our listener asks what constitutes a "point" on the major stock market indexes.
The American obsession with stock index numbers developed during the economic boom years of the 1950s and '60s, according to historian Tom Stapleford.
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