Why Is A Dollar Called a 'Buck'?

As with many etymologies, the exact root of this word is difficult to say with one hundred percent certainty. However, the leading theory is extremely plausible and backed up by a fair bit of documented evidence. Specifically, it is thought that a dollar is called a 'buck' thanks to deer.



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10 Amazing Christmas Shopping Money Saving Tips

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Ok, let's review your Christmas shopping list: Perfume for mom, scarf for dad, watch for hubby and a few toys for the kids. Oh, there's also that secret Santa gift for the office gift swap. Wow! You're going to be so broke after the holidays are over! Well, you don't have to be if you are smart about it.

Instead of squandering your money on extravagant gifts this year, how about you try these tips? Not only will they save you loads of money, they will also let your loved ones know that you care.

10 Little-Known But Proven Secrets For Selling Your Home For The Most Money

This is an infographic by Coastal. If you're in the process of selling your home, you've likely been reading tips on how to maximize your asking price and sell your home as quickly as possible. While there is some decent advice out there, many sources don't give you anything unique to gain a competitive advantage.

HGTV recently put together a list of the 10 best-kept secrets for selling your home. There was some really good tips in there on how to sell your home fast and for the most money.

The Real Costs Of Video Game Characters

Video games are rarely based in reality - imaginative countries, unknown beasts, not to mention the swagged out characters all come together to create a world you can only believe.

Many video game lovers opt to adapt the screen life to reality, whether through cosplay or fan art. But what would be the cost of real life equivalents? Here are some breakdowns for some popular video game characters.

(thanks Caroline)

The 10 Most Expensive Computers Ever Created

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The price of computers has dramatically changed over the years. When PCs were first made available for purchase by consumers over 30 years ago, they were hefty machines that cost thousands of dollars each. Today, you can buy a new PC or laptop for less than $300.

However, there are still models that cost a ton of money either because they contain insane tech or insanely opulent features. Such PCs match the price of early computers, and some even cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Here are ten of the most expensive computers ever created.

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The Biggest Bets In History

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The gambling industry is one of the most lucrative in the world with millions of bets being placed around the world on a daily basis. Here are the biggest bets ever made in the history of gambling.

10 Notorious Wall Street Crooks

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Probably the most lucrative crime someone can commit is defrauding investors on Wall Street. Just to give you some perspective, the men on this list combined to steal nearly $200 billion, all while living the life of extreme luxury.

This list should also be a lesson when it comes to investing. If you want to keep yourself safe, always research your investments and remember that when it comes to investing, if something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

What You Should Know About The Panama Papers

Yesterday, over 100 news organizations from around the world dropped simultaneous investigations into a massive leak of data belonging to Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian firm specializing in establishing shell corporations, which revealed how the world's ultra-wealthy - including major world leaders and their associates - hide their money.

With so many threads to unravel, there's a lot to take in - here's what you should know.

The Most Expensive Items Ever Auctioned

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Going once, going twice, sold! Wealthy collectors are smashing records at auctions around the world. Here are some of the most expensive items ever sold.

Bitcoin: What It Is And How It Works

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In 2008, a programmer issued a white paper in which he argued that we need an Internet currency not subject to the fees and permissions of third-party intermediaries.

So he came up with the digital equivalent of cash online, a system that lets participants send value to anyone else with a Bitcoin address the same way they might send an email. Bitcoin was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto which is probably a pseudonym for computer scientist Nick Szabo.

10 Valuable Items You Won't Believe People Threw Away

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The 1988 Supreme Court ruling California v. Greenwood created legal precedent for dumpster diving. Under the ruling, anything thrown away in a public space is fair game. This kept the poor from being prosecuted, but it also opened the door for dumpster divers and treasure hunters.

Yes, hobbyists. Wired profiled a man who flips corporate trash as a side job, and makes three figures doing it. And while consistency counts, it's the big-ticket items that are really jaw dropping.

10 Filthy Rich People Who Squandered Their Fortunes

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Throughout history, the advance in technology and production has also come up with the concentration of wealth among the super rich in society. However just as empires rise so do they fall, and the same can be said about people.

Although athletes and celebrities are the most well documented cases of squandered wealth, they are not alone. Many prominent people across various industries have also fell victim to greed, carelessness, and materialism. These are the people who amassed a fortune only to end up in rags.

20 Luxury Products That Come At A Higher Cost Than You May Know

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Luxury products all too often come at a cost much higher than their monastery value. Due to the amount of profit that can be made from luxury products many unscrupulous companies make use of less than ethical practices to get these products on the market.

Of course not all luxury products are unethical, but since it is extremely difficult to determine the origins of certain items or components there is always a risk they come at a higher cost than you may know.

10 Simple Typos With Surprisingly Huge Costs

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In April, Hillary Clinton's campaign released a statement assuring supporters that their candidate had 'fought children and their families all her career.' The typo was soon detected and corrected, reassuring the public that the former senator and secretary of state did not plan to brawl with visiting families on the White House lawn.

But typographical errors have caused much bigger and costlier problems than a few embarrassing moments for a politician. Here are 10 simple typos with surprisingly huge costs.

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Salaries In Real-Time

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Every job and career has its perks and range of disposable income. With Salaries in Real-Time, a data visualization made by Retale, you can discover the purchasing power of popular occupations. Compare your salary to other occupations and see how long it takes to earn a burger, top performance running shoes, a flat screen television, a new car, and even a home.

(thanks James)

The 10 Richest People Of All Time

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Who had more money, John D. Rockefeller or Genghis Khan? It's a simple question with a very difficult answer. This ranking of the richest people of all time is based on hours of interviews with academic economists and historians.

Suffice to say that this list is a rigorous but highly debatable attempt to list the wealthiest historical figures in order of their economic influence.

How To Avoid Getting Pickpocketed

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A couple centuries ago, pickpocketing was the scourge of cities around the world. From Dickens' London to New York City's famous Five Points, skilled thieves practiced their craft, filching the valuables of passersby without the victim noticing a thing.

In fact, that's how pockets in clothing got their start: Prior to the 17th century, men and women alike carried their valuables in purses outside the body; they then started tying pouches inside their clothes in an attempt to thwart would-be 'cutpurses' and thieves. To avoid finding yourself in that kind of aggravating mess, you simply need to take a few precautions that'll greatly reduce your vulnerability to pickpockets.

The World's Richest Companies That Don't Actually Exist

Ever wondered what the most successful fictional company would be? Here's an infographic about the world's richest companies that don't actually exist. The infographic provides information about made up companies from books, cartoons, TV shows, movies, computer games and comics including a description of each business and its annual turnover.

How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Gifts?

No matter your age, we all get a little excited when it comes time to celebrate a birthday. However, when you're in the throes of a romantic relationship, picking out the perfect birthday gift can be a little intimidating. One of the most common questions is: How much should I spend?

While we can't put a price on love, ProFlowers conducted a survey of 1,500 people over 18, and asked how much they spent on their last significant other’s birthday. So what was the most common dollar amount people ended up spending?

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9 Private Islands Owned By Rich And Famous Celebrities

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The obvious benefit of being a celebrity is the truckloads of cash from all the movies, ads and endorsements. However, being famous means you have to sacrifice one thing - privacy.

But if you're confident about your unlimited amounts of money, then there's a solution to that problem - buying your own private island. Here are some of the islands owned by famous celebrities who are lucky to have their own paradise they can call home.