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Muhammad Ali makes a prediction of how many rounds it will take for him to win an upcoming fight scheduled for June 1963. He was right.

Criminal Ring: How Muhammad Ali’s 1970 Comeback Led to a Big-Money Heist

When Muhammad Ali returned to the ring after three years in exile, a team of thieves took the opportunity to steal more than $1 million from fans in a brazen armed robbery. A series about the heist hits Peacock September 5.

Madame Alexander dolls fetch a high price secondhand.

8 of the Most Valuable Madame Alexander Dolls

The most expensive dolls of all time sold for tens of thousands of dollars.

Dance marathons and walkathons were all the rage in the 1920s and 1930s.

Death, Desperation, and Dollars: The Walkathon Craze of the 1920s and ’30s

In the 1930s, millions of Americans were glued to the first reality show: walking contests where you didn’t stop until you dropped.

The World's Most Expensive Coffee Costs $284 Per Ounce

Prepare to shell out for a cup of Elida Geisha Natural Torre.

The underwriting room at Lloyd's of London circa 1960.

Legs, Noses, and the Loch Ness Monster: 8 Bizarre Lloyd’s of London Insurance Policies

The vaunted UK insurance marketplace will cover just about anything. Even a single grain of rice.

There's definitely some learning going on in there.

The 30 Best Community Colleges in the U.S.

This ranking of America’s best community colleges considers everything from tuition rates to postgrad salaries.

Two-factor authentication can also be a good security tool to have in your arsenal.

11 Smart Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft

Here’s everything you need to know about spotting the risks of identity theft and safeguarding your most valuable personal information.

Why Do We Say “Cold, Hard Cash”?

The meaning behind the money.

The coins show a figure of a kneeling archer.

Hoard of Gold Coins Meant for Mercenaries Found in Ancient Greek City

Archaeologists discovered a hoard of Persian coins at the site of ancient Greek city in what is now Turkey.

‘Twilight’ made Stephenie Meyer a killing.

The 10 Authors With the Highest-Grossing Movie Adaptations

It pays to have a vivid imagination.

The location is idyllic, but Vermont's housing prices sure aren't.

10 States Where Home Prices Are Rising the Fastest

Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.

Why Do We Say “Pony Up” When We Want Money?

The idiom for demanding payment doesn’t quite have the equine origins one would think.

The Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Basics Products to Shop Now

Whether you're shopping for a new safe or a better desk fan, there are plenty of great deals on Amazon Basics products to check out during Prime Day.

You can cross one more task off your summer to-do list and save in the process.

The Best Prime Day Deals on Laptops, Backpacks, and Other Back-to-School Supplies

Whether you're searching for good Macbook deals or the best backpacks on a budget, these discounts for Prime Day 2024 can help you get more for less.

Grab everyday essentials for a fraction of the usual cost.

The Best Deals to Shop During Amazon Prime Day

Save on Apple AirPods, Kindles, and thousands of other top-rated products during the 2024 Amazon Prime Day sale, which end tonight.

The 10 Least Common Jobs in the U.S.

From wood patternmakers to pediatric surgeons, these 10 jobs are quite uncommon.

Not every state has a high median income.

The 15 States Where Workers Earn the Most Money

Where you live definitely affects how much you can potentially make, as certain states have higher average incomes than others.

Some college degrees are better investments than others.

The 16 Most Lucrative College Majors for Recent Graduates

Unsurprisingly, engineers dominate the list.

Save on headphones, smart tech gadgets, and more ahead of Prime Day 2024.

70 of the Best Early Prime Day Deals to Shop Before They Sell Out

Early Prime Day deals have arrived, and we’ve picked some of the best you can shop now on tech, kitchen essentials, robot vacuums, and more.

Netflix has increased subscriber fees. So has virtually everyone else.

Here's How Much Netflix, Prime, and Other Streaming Services Have Increased in Price Since 2023

Rising production costs have led streamers to increase fees across the board.

Hawaii Overprint Note from the World War II era.

That Time the Government Burned $200 Million of Hawaii’s Cash

During WWII, the U.S. government was scared that Japan might take all of Hawaii's money. Here's what they did to stop it.

The 25 Colleges Offering the Highest Return on Your Investment

These schools, from pharmacy institutions to Ivy League mainstays, give you the best bang for your buck.

Where you live may determine if you have enough money left over for the bank.

What You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in Each State

Thinking of making a move? This list may come in handy.

8 of the Most Valuable Hot Wheels Toys

Redline Hot Wheels toys can command a lot more on the secondary market than you might expect.