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How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics

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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?

How could a laser pointer take down a plane?

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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.

Why is it bad luck to light three cigarettes with one match?

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Be careful on your next smoke break; it could be your last. Learn why it's bad luck to light three cigarettes with one match at HowStuffWorks.

How Fair Trade Works

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Fair trade promotes better wages and living conditions for local-level workers. Learn how consumers become essential parts of fair trade.

How Carbon Tax Works

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A carbon tax is one of two market-based options that focus on lowering harmful emissions. Learn about the carbon tax and how a carbon tax can lower emissions.

Could Salter's Duck have solved the oil crisis?

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Salter's Duck was a 1970s wave energy invention that lost grant money and fell by the wayside. Find out more about Salter's Duck's energy potential.

Why Is Amazon Not Considered a Monopoly?

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The online company has its fingers in just about every retail enterprise. HowStuffWorks explains why Amazon is still not a monopoly.

Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters

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Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.

What are Olympic medals made of?

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What are Olympic medals made of? Learn about the materials used to create Olympic medals.

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