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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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The global obsession with gold has reached a new high. Inspired by multibillion-dollar hedge funds, people around the world are stocking up on gold, which reached a record high of $1,100 an ounce.