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Sarah B. Cochran

Mar 8, 2022
Sarah B. Cochran was a coal industry magnate at a time when women couldn't even vote.

Maggie Lena Walker

Mar 7, 2022
Maggie Lena Walker was one of the first women to own a bank in the U.S. She was born to enslaved parents and worked for much of her adult life for a social welfare organization in Richmond's Black community.

Department stores

Mar 4, 2022
Department stores used to be the anchors of the ubiquitous suburban shopping mall. But times have changed.

Oreos

Mar 2, 2022
Why do Oreos keep coming out with weird flavors like Swedish Fish and wasabi? Ironically, it actually helps them sell more of their classic flagship sandwiches.

Mardi Gras

Mar 1, 2022
In New Orleans Mardi Gras accounts for millions of dollars in spending each year. It also costs a fair amount to put on the party. But locals say it more than pays for itself.

The Beatles Economy

Feb 25, 2022
The Beatles are one of the most iconic rock bands ever. And over the years, their enduring popularity has become a whole industry.

NFTs

Feb 18, 2022
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are one-of-a-kind digital assets. Let us explain.

Tipping

Feb 17, 2022
Tipping is a relic of the post-slavery era when employers didn't want to pay recently freed people, so they told them they could work for tips.

Short selling

Feb 16, 2022
GameStop shined a spotlight on short-selling, which is when investors bet the share price of a company will go down.

Federal Lands

Feb 15, 2022
The U.S. federal government controls about 30% of the nation’s more-than 2 billion acres of land area, and most of that land falls across the western states.