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February 24, 2025
iPhone teardown
February 24, 2025
An (Updated) Inside Look at the iPhone

Looking at an iPhone teardown, we can see how the collaboration and creativity of thousands of people combine productively.

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February 23, 2025
postal service
February 23, 2025
What a Mail Truck Means

From the first postal service to now, and horses to mail trucks, mail delivery has always added to our information infrastructure.

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February 22, 2025
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February 22, 2025
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Bribes to Icebreakers

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from backyard chicken eggs to airplane bins.

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February 21, 2025
Friday's e-links
February 21, 2025
February 2025 Friday’s e-links: An Inspirational Walmart Manager

Continuing with our February e-links, we recommend a "Journal" podcast that inspirationally provides insight through one of their managers.

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February 21, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and overhead baggage bin
February 21, 2025
Why the Overhead Baggage Bin Became a Battle

Trying to explain the chaotic behavior created by the overhead airline bin, a behavioral economist would cite the tragedy of the commons.

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February 20, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and backyard chickens
February 20, 2025
Why the Chicken Became a Popular Pet

Although the egg-o-nomics are questionable, because of skyrocketing egg prices, backyard chickens have suddenly become much more popular.

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February 19, 2025
Weekly Economic News Roundup and federal spending recipients
February 19, 2025
The States That Give and Get the Most From the Federal Government

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February 18, 2025
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
February 18, 2025
What We Should Know About The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Responding to still relevant key issues about hidden payments, 50 years ago, the Congress passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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February 17, 2025
top movies
February 17, 2025
Why We Need More Women in Films

While 2024's top 100 movies reflect progress for women in film as leads and co-leads, other underrepresented groups report setbacks.

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