It’s commonplace to say that sports build character, but less common to ask how.

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Demand for the precious metal has shoppers flocking to a jewelry hub in Shenzhen.

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History holds clues for the country’s political future, regardless of who wins on Nov. 5.

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How did a bizarre architectural conspiracy theory insert itself into the US political discourse — and why do so many adherents insist that Donald Trump is a believer? 

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According to consumer price index calculators, a beer that cost 20 cents in 1913 should cost $6.40 now. But such calculations ignore the changing value of money. 

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 Prediction markets have been around for hundreds of years, but their ability to change reality is increasing. 

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Free tempura toppings and golf are luring retail investors to the country’s biggest IPO since 2018. 

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This year's $45 million auction price for a Stegosauraus skeleton was a sign of the times. Fossils are emerging as a new asset class. 

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The lie-flat generation is choosing self-care over luxury goods and extra gap years over poorly paid entry-level jobs. 

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A first-of-its-kind insurance program bought time to shore up flood defenses, but exclusive data shows that isn’t happening quickly enough.

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