Marijuana, Fish Fertilizer, and Your Future.
11 years ago today, Boulder, Colorado's fresh mountain air was shrouded in smoke. Forest fires? Guess again.
Over 10,000 students, teachers, and tourists gathered on the University of Colorado campus for the unofficial and unsanctioned 4/20 communal smoke-out. Hoolah hoops, drum circles, and glass-blown paraphernalia abounded.
The First Snake Oil Salesman
When you hear the phrase, ‘snake oil salesman’, you probably imagine a top-hatted charlatan, selling mysterious apothecary bottles across the American West. (Or maybe you think of these GOOP-approved healing stickers).
So why is snake oil such a bad thing? Well, it isn’t. Or at least it wasn’t.
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Are Diamonds Really Forever?
One 4-letter phrase changed the way the world thinks about diamonds. In fact, it may be the reason you're saving up for a diamond engagement ring right now. Or wearing one! (Or discovering one in your Wendy's frosty.)
In 1947, De Beers diamond company launched an ad campaign using the famous slogan, "A diamond is forever."
5 Signs You’re Burning Out
Welcome to part 2 of our The Great Resignation series. So why did nearly 50 million Americans leave their jobs in the last year? Well, a lot of reasons. But a big one is burnout (not to be confused with Burnin’ Up).
Burnout has been around since the beginning of time. Heck, even God took a day off while creating the universe, according to the Old Testament. But there was no official word for “burnout” until 1970, when psychologist Herbert J. Freudenberger self-diagnosed his persistent exhaustion. He defined it as ''the extinction of motivation or incentive.''
How to Negotiate a Raise
This is exciting stuff! You're laying the groundwork for greater fulfillment at work and a big boost to your future net worth.
At the end of the day, negotiation isn't about body language, unsettling eye contact, or tight handshakes. It's about being prepared. If you come to the table with a well-researched "ask" in mind, you'll overflow with confidence.
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Your Resolutions Can all Come True
In 2019, Amy Sutherland started treating her husband, Scott, like a sea lion. She was so tired of his missing keys, piles of dirty clothes, and chronic lateness, that she tried changing his ways with the advice of exotic animal trainers.
Spoiler alert: It worked.
The 90s Toys That'll Make you Rich
Your 1999 holographic Charizard card may live in a binder sleeve at the Staten Island garbage dump, but don't worry, you can just buy another one for $250,000.
With the holidays upon us, we're getting nostalgic for the toys of our youth. The Tamagotchis, Furbies, Garbage Pail Kids, and Hot Wheels cars. Or maybe you were the Calico Critters and My Little Pony type.
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What's the Deal with Inflation?
Would you blow your nose on a $100 bill?nIn Zimbabwe in 2006, it was more cost-effective to clear your sinuses with a hand-full of cash than with a box of tissues.
Inflation was so severe that a single roll of toilet paper cost $145,750. A loaf of bread? $1 billion.
The Seven Wonders of the Financial World
We know you've been dying to know. How much would it cost to build the Great Wall of China out of Legos? (No, this isn't a McKinsey interview.)
Lucky for us, a kind redditor broke it down here. The 13,000+ mile Great Wall replica would require over 600 trillion Lego bricks. And those things don't come cheap.
You Just Won the Lottery. Now What?
Picture this: you bought a lottery ticket. You knew the odds were slim, but why not throw your name into the mix for a $100 million jackpot, right?
And now, you're watching in awe: "The winning numbers are 86, 75, 30, 9...." You can't believe your eyes. It can't be..... you've won.
The Founding Father of F-you Money
Let's talk about Benjamin Franklin — the unsuspecting king of kite surfing, colonial streetwear, and compounding interest.
Compounding interest, you say? Benjamin Franklin was such a superfan of 'a penny saved is a penny earned' that in 1790, he gifted $2000 to the cities of Boston and Philadelphia. But there was a catch: the money couldn't be distributed for 200 years.