Tag: Business Insider

Vanilla Is The 2nd Most Expensive Spice. So Why Do Mada...

Vanilla is one of the world's most expensive spices because it's so labor-i...

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Why Pearl Lobsters Are So Expensive

Tropical rock lobsters, or pearl lobsters, as they're better known, are one...

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How 5,000 Villages Keep Rare Crafts Alive In Vietnam

There are reportedly more than 5,000 villages across Vietnam working on tra...

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Why South Sea Pearls Are So Expensive

South Sea pearls are the largest cultured-pearl variety, sometimes reaching...

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Why 4 Of The World’s Priciest Scents Are So Expensive

First, we’re heading to the rainforest of southeast Asia to see why infecte...

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Why Steinway Grand Pianos Are So Expensive

From finishing each piece with a glossy shine to cutting down blocks of woo...

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Why Cashmere Is So Expensive

Cashmere is one of the most sought-after fibers in the world. It's fine hai...

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Why Kolinsky Sable Brushes Are So Expensive

Originally created on the request of Queen Victoria, Winsor & Newton Se...

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Why Japanese Chef’s Knives Are So Expensive

Japanese chef’s knives are some of the most expensive knives in the world....

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6 Ways People Are Fighting Fashion Industry Waste

From turning old flip-flops into art, to making sneakers out of old plastic...

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Why Oboes Are So Expensive

A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of...

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How An Ancient Art of Turning Seashells Into Ornaments...

Jukkit Suksawa is a Thai artist who has been creating traditional mother-of...

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