Tag: Money
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The Enigmatic Puzzle of the Missing $100 Million in Bitcoin
Programmer Stefan Thomas forgot the password to his digital wallet, locking away over $100 million in Bitcoin. This highlights the high stakes of cryptocurrency security
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The World’s Most Expensive Burger: A Culinary Marvel
The “Golden Boy,” the world’s most expensive burger at $6,000, crafted by Chef Robbert Jan de Veen, features Wagyu beef, white truffle, caviar, foie gras, and a gold leaf bun
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The First Credit Card: The Birth of Diners Club
In 1950, the Diners Club introduced the first universal credit card, revolutionizing financial transactions and paving the way for the widespread use of credit cards.
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Unconventional Gold: The Rise of Bizarre Businesses Making Millions
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, some businesses defy convention and carve out their unique niche in the market. These unconventional ventures, often deemed “bizarre,” have not only captured the imagination of consumers but also redefined the meaning of success. Let’s take a brief look at some of these unconventional businesses that have risen to […]
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“Happy Birthday” Song Was Copyrighted and Generated $2M a Year
We bet you sang “Happy Birthday to You” more than once in your life. And, until 2015, you probably did that illegally, without paying a $700 royalty for a single public use of this song.
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The US Once Had a 100,000 Dollar Bill
The $100,000 bill featuring Woodrow Wilson is the highest denomination in the history of US currency. It was briefly used in the 1930s by Federal Reserve Banks but was never in public circulation. Read on to learn more about this and other rare US dollar banknotes.
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People Have Been Using Insurance for 4,000 Years
The concept of insurance is not a modern invention. The Code of Hammurabi, one of the oldest legal texts, includes provisions for insurance. It dates back to 1750 BCE.
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Fact Check: Does Honey Really Never Spoil?
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
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From Spilled Beans to Ice Breakers: The Surprising Origins of Common Idioms
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