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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?

Does it make cents to get rid of the penny?
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Does it make cents to get rid of the penny?
What happens to your Christmas tree after the holidays? 
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What happens to your Christmas tree after the holidays? 
Why are bananas so cheap?
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Why are bananas so cheap?
What is the economic impact of lost and stolen packages? 
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What is the economic impact of lost and stolen packages? 

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Why do companies offer free stuff at the same cost?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 22, 2015
Pepsi was among the first companies to try it.
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Why are ketchup packets so... unsatisfying?

by Dan Weissmann
May 11, 2015
They're too small, hard to open, and utterly resistant to change.
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Why in the world do airlines overbook tickets?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 27, 2015
It's intentional, and not totally evil — it might even be good.
A new study looks at the cost of add-on charges for airlines.
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Why do people overpay their taxes, then get refunds?

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 13, 2015
Many taxpayers will receive a refund averaging $2,800. That's free money for the government.
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Getting back from March Madness

by Tobin Low
Apr 6, 2015
So you're out of the tournament. How do you and your teammates get home?
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Where do hotels buy their art?

by Stan Alcorn
Mar 30, 2015
Most buy images that fit within design requirements. But the options are endless.
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Why are razor blades so expensive?

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 16, 2015
They're just strips of metal set in plastic, right?
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Finding the natural in natural flavors

by Sam Harnett
Mar 2, 2015
Natural flavors come from a substance found in nature, but that's just the start.
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How do sports teams get their championship T-shirts so fast?

by Daisy Palacios
Feb 2, 2015
T-shirt companies prep for championship games before season even starts.
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Game-show winner pulls back the curtain on prizes

by Josh Woo
Jan 20, 2015
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant reveals how shows come up with prizes – and why he gave a big one back.
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak interviews Josh Woo before the start of his game. 
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