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When Money Doesn’t Look Like Money

A roundup of unusual types of currency, many of which don’t properly fit into a world of dollars and cents. Would you like your change in tea bricks or giant stones?

We're Running Out of Widgets

What do Barnes & Noble, Radio Shack, and Blockbuster have in common? Simple: Their flawed business models relied on selling physical objects in stores.

A Little off the Top

The average barber shop or hair salon for some reason has a major aversion to credit cards despite their wide use. Blame the economics of being a barber.

The Shell Game

If you're looking to start a shell company and don't want anyone to know, it's really easy. Hey, Sheldon Adelson did it.

I Want to Live Like Common People

Why rich people really love to pretend to be poor every once in a while, just like in Pulp's "Common People."

Your Money Is Worthless Here

From coupons to Zimbabwean dollars, sometimes currency turns out to be worth a lot less than it initially seems.

When Pyramids Collapse

Pyramid schemes, ponzi schemes, and other types of scams have taken in many suckers over the years. Are you one of those suckers?

Give Us Some Credit

Credit cards were our first gateway to a cashless society—but magnetic stripes didn't always rule the day. Here's how credit cards have evolved.
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