Munger's responses were frank & straight to the point, no fluff or hype, which seemed to throw the interviewer off track a bit.

Charlie really likes how Singapore developed and is run.

President and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association Rick Helfenbein told CNN the industry is "scared and panicked" over the escalating trade war between the US and China.

Harvesting saffron requires a lot of physical labor to get the flowers from the field to final packaging. The harvesting process plus its distinct flavor, smell, and color make it the most expensive spice in the world. It's used in kitchens across the world, as a fabric and skin dye, and may soon be used more widely for medicinal purposes.

I'd noticed a couple of years ago that their financials sucked and wondered how they stayed open. The answer in part was to close stores.

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Customer sponsorships for retail stores that have a community but struggle to stay afloat.

Companies used the tax break to buy over $trillion in stock buybacks instead of investing in capital or people. Good points about fiduciary responsibility to benefit shareholders...Really fucked up.