April 30, 2026
Tag: tulips
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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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December 9, 2021 3 Comments
From ancient Rome to the deck of an aircraft carrier or the United States Senate Chamber seldom does a day pass when you don’t see someone giving you a thumbs up! This non-verbal form of communication tells you that all is well with the person greeting you, but it is not always true. If you live in an English-speaking country, fine, if not you should expect some very unusual looks.