How did a little green nut become a billion-dollar product, lauded by celebrities in Super Bowl ads? Zachary Crockett cracks... more

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Behind almost every character you see displayed on a page or a screen, there’s a complex — and sometimes lucrative... more

Americans throw away 320 million books every year. How do some of them find a second life? Zachary Crockett is... more

The tradition of sending cards to loved ones was in decline — until it was rescued by a new generation.... more

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How did Florida International University’s new football stadium come to be named after the rapper and singer Pitbull? Adrian Ma... more

Mannequins may be made out of plastic or fiberglass, but for retailers they’re pure gold. Zachary Crockett strikes a pose.

Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from motor oil to prescription glasses — often for pennies per... more

It takes millions of giant green placards to make America navigable. Where do they come from — and who pays... more