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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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A team of researchers has analyzed the mood of millions of “tweets”, or Twitter messages, and created a “happiness map” of the United States. New York, it seems, needs a little cheering up! What’s that old adage about money and happiness?