Why professional colored pencils are so expensive
Professional artists spend hundreds of dollars collecting high-end colored pencils because of the thoughtful precision with ...
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How the most expensive foods are made around the world
More from So Expensive From the purest form of maple syrup, extracted drop by drop from trees in New York, to the finest polished-rice sake, crafted by Japan's youngest female sake brewmaster ...
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Why pine nuts are one of the most expensive nuts in the world
They're also one of the most expensive nuts in the world, selling for upwards of $117 per kilogram. So what makes them so special? And why are they so expensive? More from Retail Pine nuts have ...
Designer bags are expensive. So some people are buying luxe hand soap instead.
Bottles of generic hand soap typically cost less than $2 a bottle. But many are splurging on luxury versions that cost between $40 and $75 each.
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How porcelain dinnerware is made and why it can be so expensive
So how is porcelain made and why is it so expensive? More from Retail Handmade ceramics aren't cheap, but porcelain is often even more expensive. Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non ...
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Why oysters are so expensive now and why they used to be cheap
so they're feeding on the best possible feed that you could want and there couldn't be an any more natural product." More from So Expensive ...
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Why cashew nuts are one of the most expensive nuts on the market
So how exactly are cashews processed? And is this what makes them so expensive? In 2017, the world ate 770,000 metric tons of cashews. They're one of the most popular and valuable nuts in the ...
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Why wild ginseng is one of the most expensive herbs in the world
So what's the difference, and why are some roots 10 times the price of others? More from Retail Ginseng has been used for thousands of years as an herbal medicine to boost energy and enhance focus.
How a former data analyst turned his 14-year career at Riot Games into 'Arcane,' a beautiful, expensive Netflix hit
"Arcane" was created by two Riot Games vets. Christian Linke, an early "League of Legends" player, spoke to BI about his ...
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Why cashmere is so expensive and how it's made
The fibers are then carded, a process that de-tangles and lines up the hairs in thin sheets so that they can be spun into a yarn. The quality of cashmere is graded on its fineness and length ...
A travel expert who has been to 55 countries says these pricey destinations are better during the fall shoulder season
A travel expert suggests visiting destinations like Paris and New York City during shoulder season for a better experience ...
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Pearl lobsters are one of the most expensive lobsters. Here's why.
Tropical rock lobsters, or pearl lobsters, as they're better known, are one of the rarest and most expensive lobster varieties. The colorful crustaceans are so valuable that there have even been ...