Every December, a British man named Tom Whitwell publishes a list of 52 things he’s learned that year. These fascinating facts reveal the spectrum of human behavior, from fraud and hypocrisy to Whitwell’s steadfast belief in progress. Should we also believe?
544. Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent
Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)
543. How to Return Stolen Art
542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?
541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin
Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)
540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think
539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?
538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood
How to Hate Taxes a Little Bit Less (Ep. 400 Replay)
537. “Insurance Is Sexy.” Discuss.
Why Are There So Many Bad Bosses? (Ep. 495 Replay)
536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?
535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?
534. Air Travel Is a Miracle. Why Do We Hate It?
Why Does the Most Monotonous Job in the World Pay $1 Million? (Ep. 493 Update)
The Economics of Everyday Things: Used Hotel Soaps
533. Will the Democrats “Make America Great Again”?
The Economics of Everyday Things: “My Sharona”
Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal? (Ep. 429 Update)
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