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I've Always Wondered ...
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?
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Why do luxury hotels charge for Wi-Fi, but cheap hotels don't?
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Jan 27, 2014
Why do you pay more to get... less?
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Why does my zipper say YKK?
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Jan 13, 2014
Next time you zip up, or zip down, check out your zipper. There’s a good chance it’ll say YKK.
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10 amazing zipper facts you didn't know you wanted to know
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Jan 13, 2014
Important things you need to know about the $8 billion zipper industry.
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I've Always Wondered...
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Dec 20, 2013
We're starting a new series in January about life's little business & economics conundrums. What have you always wondered about?
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