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    Milk Prices in the U.S. Hit Record High

    For many Americans, milk is a popular staple in their daily diet. In fact, America is among only a few places in the world where people consume milk as a beverage into adulthood.  Though milk is often consumed as a beverage it is also a necessary ingredient in many other popular food items such as […] More

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    The Cost of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship

    To some people it may come as a surprise to learn that each year many Americans renounce their United States citizenship, and for various reasons, decide to take up permanent residence in another country. So far this year the number of Americans completing this process is up to 1,577 people and last year nearly 3,000 […] More

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    Median Income Rises for America’s Wealthiest Citizens

    Even though the “Great Recession” is no longer upon us, the United States economy continues to struggle. Recent reports have shown that the country’s richest citizens are only not only getting richer, but gained during the country’s most difficult economic time in recent years.  The Federal Reserve has published a report showing that from 2010 […] More

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    Video Game Destiny has been Named The World’s Most Expensive

    Anyone who has owned a video game console over the last several years is aware that the price of a new video game can often be on the expensive side; however, many average game players do not take into consideration what it costs developers to create video games.  However, upcoming video game, Destiny, has brought […] More

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    Monaco May be Home to the World’s Most Expensive Apartment

    Seven years ago when the American economy took a turn for the worse, the housing market also began to struggle; there were an increased number of foreclosures across the country, and houses were becoming harder to sell.  However, Monaco, known as a favored destination for millionaires and billionaires around the world, is currently experiencing a […] More

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    The iPhone 6 May Be Apple’s Most Expensive Phone Ever

    When Apple released its first iPhone in 2007, the original retail price was $599 for the 8gb model and $499 for the 4gb model. Since then, Apple has been consistently set their asking prices for the latest iPhone models at $199 for users purchasing the phone with a new contract ;however, all of that may […] More

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    Why Are College Textbooks So Expensive?

    Each semester college students across the country are faced with a harsh reality: the ridiculously high cost of college textbooks. While some textbooks can be as inexpensive as a bag of chips, others can cost as much as a laptop computer, and for students who typically only use each book for one semester (roughly 3.5 […] More

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    The World’s Most Expensive Hot Dog Costs $169

    Hot dogs are a popular food among meat lovers; they’re served at cookouts, concerts, and baseball games – and while a hot dog being served at a concert or sporting event can cost several dollars, hot dogs are usually fairly inexpensive. However, the world’s most expensive hot dog, the Juuni Ban, costs $169, making the […] More

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    The World’s Most Expensive Comic Book Sells for $3.2 Million

    Since their introduction in 1933, comic books and their characters have played a large role in popular culture.  Many of today’s most recognizable superheroes originated in the comic book form and while many have made their way to both television and the big screen, avid comic book collectors have not forgotten these heroes humble beginnings. […] More

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    The World’s Most Expensive Cigars are Worth over $1,000 Each

    The company behind the world’s most expensive cigar, Gurkha, has been described as “The Rolls Royce” of cigars.  Gurkha’s His Majesty’s Reserve cigar is the company – and the world’s – most expensive cigar, bringing in $25,000 per box; however, the price will most likely rise to $30,000 next year.  These limited production high class […] More

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    The World’s Most Expensive Coffee Comes From Elephants

    Thanks to places like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts – coffee is readily available in a variety of flavors; however, one flavor that neither chain has yet to offer: Black Ivory Coffee.  Similar to civet coffee (kupi lowak),  Black Ivory Coffee is made through a process which requires coffee beans to mixed with fruit, fed to […] More

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