Why Jewelry Stores Hide The Price Tags
In most stores, you can see how much everything costs. Why do jewelry stores hide the price tags?
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How NASA's New Spaceships Stack Up
Earlier this week, NASA awarded two contracts for new spaceships to commercial companies. Here's how they compare.
With U.S. Oil Supply Climbing, Some Call For End To Export Ban
Much of the U.S. oil industry wants to lift a ban that followed the 1970s energy crisis. But those worried about the possibility of higher gas prices and climate change want to keep the ban in place.
When The Power's Out, Solar Panels May Not Keep The Lights On
With the price of solar panels falling, more municipalities and homeowners are installing them. But having solar panels doesn't mean you won't lose power in a blackout — at least not yet.
Philip Morris Sues Uruguay Over Graphic Cigarette Packaging
The country requires photos of decaying teeth and gruesome hospital scenes on every pack. Philip Morris sees this as a violation of a trade agreement and is suing Uruguay for $25 million.
The Alibaba Effect: How China's eBay Transformed Village Economics
At first, Sun Han made a staggering 100 percent profit margin on his furniture. Soon everyone in his village was opening a furniture factory — and didn't need to raise pigs anymore.
Here's What's Becoming Of America's Dead Shopping Malls
What happens when shopping malls die? Often they're turning into medical centers, churches, schools and universities and new suburban downtowns.
Meet Viv, A More Complex Siri
Steve Inskeep talks to Steven Levy about his story in Wired magazine on the new app created by a team of people that includes the developers of Siri and IBM's Watson.
At Jaguars' New Stadium, Come For The Football Or The Swimming
The Jacksonville team revamped its stadium with luxury cabanas, pools and video displays that are longer than the field. The beleaguered team is banking on drawing more fans to its games.
Chocolatier Lindt To Buy Russell Stover
Russell Stover has a long history, a large distribution network and loyal U.S. customers — the world's largest chocolate market. Lindt specializes in higher-end brands like Ghirardelli and Lindor.