The rarest modern dime
Would you take a half a million dollars in exchange for a common dime? That’s the value of a proof copy of the 1975 “No S” Roosevelt dime. Only two of…
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Southern Appalachia real estate booms with ‘halfbacks’
So many northern retirees head to Florida these days that snowbirds have become something of a cliche. But it seems that destinations are changing. Many…
Andrew Carnegie’s rise from rags to riches
Perhaps no one pulled on his own bootstraps as hard as the legendary industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie built America’s steel industry, but he grew…
Restaurants bring back communal tables
The next time you step into your favorite restaurant, you may notice large tables seating multiple parties. So-called communal tables are trendy in the…
Inexpensive: DIY: These upgrades may boost your selling price
When you’re trying to sell a house, looks matter almost as much as a competitive price. But you don’t necessarily have to spend big to give your interior…
Ask the Expert: Preapprovals
Home prices are still high in my area. Should I apply for a preapproval that’s more than I think I need? The fundamental rule of home buying still applies…
7 tips for delivering bad news to customers
In a perfect world, nobody would ever need to deliver bad news to a customer or client. But that’s not the world we live in, and sometimes we have to tell…
Study history to understand the present
Do you want to understand how others live, or solve puzzles and chase down mysteries? Know more about how our world works and why? Become a better and…
How to be a good dinner guest
During America’s Gilded Age, a formal dinner setting might include as many as 24 pieces per person, and choosing the wrong fork for the cheese course was…
The ocean garbage patch is stuffed with plastic — but also life
Earth Day 2024: Planet v. Plastic The ocean garbage patch is stuffed with plastic — but also life The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a floating mass of…