June 6, 2026
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The Tulip Mania of 1637
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You may have heard about the War of the Roses, but when people are asked if they know about the 1637 Tulip Mania, they stare in bewilderment. To say the least, the Tulip Mania was one of the most bizarre economic events in all of western civilization. Cynthia Wood explains the basics.
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February 27, 2022 13 Comments
The young sons of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, are still permitted to dive for pennies. This has been a regular “tourist event” for more than a century. What will it take to … oh, you fill-in the blank!