A Perfect Storm in Japan Is Threatening One of Its Most Cherished Gastronomic Symbols: The ‘Izakayas’
MagnetBetween January and November 2024, 203 izakaya businesses went bankrupt, surpassing the number of closures during the pandemic.
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400 Years Ago, a Dutch Company Issued a Bond to Settle a Debt. The Bond’s Owner Is Still Collecting Interest Today
Business and EconomicsA bond issued in the Netherlands in 1624 continues to earn interest for its owners. 4000 years old, it's still offering a return.
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A Village in Finland Has Been Calling Itself the Home of Santa Claus for Years. Now It’s Facing the Consequences of Overtourism
MagnetRovaniemi in Finland is experiencing both the advantages and disadvantages of being a popular tourist destination, similar to the challenges faced by other European cities like Florence and Barcelona.
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‘Shrinkflation’ Has Made Coca-Cola Bottles and Cereal Boxes Are Smaller. Lawmakers Are Calling the Companies Out for It
MagnetIn 2021, a family size box of Cocoa Puffs decreased from 19.3 ounces to 18.1 ounces, although the company still charged the same price for it.
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Economy:A Perfect Storm in Japan Is Threatening One of Its Most Cherished Gastronomic Symbols: The ‘Izakayas’.400 Years Ago, a Dutch Company Issued a Bond...