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Nov 28, 20232 minOPEN SESAME ($100,000 – $110,000+)In 2011, Stefan Thomas, a German programmer created a 'What Is Bitcoin' video for his client. He was paid 7,002 Bitcoins for his work....
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Nov 1, 20232 minJAM OR JELLY? ($70,000 – $85,000)Ah, the eternal fruity conundrum – jam, jelly, and marmalade. Jam: Imagine your fruit is having a wild party, and things get a bit crazy....
Oct 29, 20232 minTHE BIG DIME CAPER ($90,000 – $108,000)In a tale, stranger than a Hollywood movie plot, US authorities have spilled the beans on a gang of dime bandits in Philadelphia. These...
Oct 27, 20232 minSPARE CHANGE ($60,000 – $70,000)Here’s a little-known fact you’ve likely never ever considered. According to Canada’s Currency Act, it is against the law to pay for...
Oct 21, 20232 minTHE ROPES ($60,000 – $70,000)Before ships began to be powered by steam or fuel, almost every one of them was equipped solely with sails. Attached to the sails were...