These handmade scissors have been produced in Sheffield, England, for over 100 years. But compared to a $2 mass-produced pair, the kitchen scissors will cost you over $100, and a pair of professional tailor’s shears cost $315. So just what is it that makes them so expensive? For more from Ernest Wright: https://www.ernestwright.co.uk/ MORE SO
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A recent paper suggests that it’s possible to make the battery with a million-mile life Elon Musk needs to power a fleet of robotaxis. We break down what this battery means for the future of Tesla. MORE TESLA: How Tesla’s Model Y Compares To Ford’s First EV Why Tesla’s Model 3 Received A 5-Star Crash
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► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs Why do huge external imbalances herald disaster? Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, explains what happens when some countries spend much less than their incomes and so run big current account surpluses, while others do the opposite. ► FT Comment: http://bit.ly/1ImtZ8r ► FT World News:
As a child, Richard Branson suffered from dyslexia and struggled in school. Branson never thought he would go on to be the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group.
When Doc Martens first appeared in the UK, in 1960, they were working boots that would cost you under $3 a pair. These days, a pair of Made in England boots could set you back $225. So, what has changed? And why are these shoes now so expensive? For more boots being cut in half,
The company has been hand-making soap, bath bombs and body products for almost a quarter of a century but it is only now that ethical brands have become so much a part of the mainstream. The FT’s Daniel Thomas profiles the cosmetics company. Read more at https://on.ft.com/2ScJWhf ► Check out our Community tab for more
A lot of people ask StarTalk Radio host Neil deGrasse Tyson if extraterrestrial life exists and why haven’t we encountered any alien life yet. “Maybe they have visited us in Times Square,” Tyson tells us. “But no one noticed because everybody who hangs out in Times Square is just a little crazy.” A more serious
Veteran NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Doug Hurley speak with CNN Business’ Rachel Crane about their upcoming test flight aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft. They’ll be the first humans sent to space from US soil since the Shuttle program ended almost a decade ago. Produced by Gabe Ramirez Supervising Producer: Bronte Lord #CNN #NASA #SpaceX
► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs The booming outsourcing sector has created jobs in the services sector for an educated middle class that is thriving. But not everyone is benefiting from the country’s economic growth. Lack of investment, training and manufacturing means there are few opportunities for those without a decent education.
The fruits and vegetables we know and love did not always look the way they do now. Here’s a look at their ancestors. ————————————————– Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W9Lk0n Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ ————————————————– Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell
Truck escape ramps are used as a traffic tool on steep, sustained grades to check high vehicle speeds in emergencies. The ramps use a combination of momentum-halting media like gravel or sand and an incline to bring runaway vehicles to a halt. For more, visit: https://www.codot.gov https://dot.ca.gov https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT MORE EXPLAINERS CONTENT: How Illegal Items Are
Here’s an inside look at the United States Army’s intense 22-week basic training known as OSUT, which stands for One Station Unit Training. Senior Video Correspondent Graham Flanagan spent four days at the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence located inside the Fort Benning military installation near Columbus, Georgia, where he observed different companies at various
We got an inside look at how United States Army recruits are exposed to tear gas during basic combat training. Senior video correspondent Graham Flanagan spent four days at the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence inside the Fort Benning military base near Columbus, GA. Recruits are exposed to CS gas, more commonly known as tear
Mr. Pascal Raffy is the current owner of BOVET, a legacy watchmaking company based in Switzerland. BOVET is famous for creating intricate and complex timepieces. We got to take a closer look at the Récital 22 Grand Récital which comes in red gold and platinum, each hovering around the $500K price range. What makes this
The age of batteries is just getting started. In the latest episode of our animated series, Sooner Than You Think, Bloomberg’s Tom Randall does the math on when solar plus batteries might start wiping fossil fuels off the grid.
The Real Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort discusses his plan to repay victims of his investment scam and why Wall Street CEOs haven’t been prosecuted for crimes related to the financial crisis. He speaks on “Taking Stock.” ———- Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Bloomberg is the First Word in business
The FT’s Guy Chazan explains how mass testing has managed to stem the death toll in one of Europe’s most heavily populated nations. See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1 trial: https://subs.ft.com/spa3_trial?segmentId=3d4ba81b-96bb-cef0-9ece-29efd6ef2132 ► Check out our Community tab for more stories or to suggest videos. ►
A small percentage of sperm whales produce ambergris, a clump of squid beaks and fatty secretions that scientists believe exits through the whales’ bowels Ambergris is coveted by the fragrance industry for a chemical it contains called ambrien, which suspends smells in the air, and for its own unique scent Quality pieces of ambergris, which
Jeff Bezos is the wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of $156 Billion. He has five real estate investments and is one of the country’s largest land owners. Bezos liquidates $1 billion a year to fund his space exploration company, Blue Origin. —————————————————— #Amazon #JeffBezos #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you
Aug. 28 — Investors around the world were panicking on Monday during the market selloff, but one Japanese day trader claims to have bet big against the market and made $34M. Bloomberg’s Yuji Nakamura reports on “Asia Edge.”
Rolls-Royce makes some of the world’s most luxurious and expensive cars. Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless “magical carpet ride” for its customers, Rolls-Royce’s cars do not come cheap. With virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. So what are some of
► Subscribe to FT.com here:http://bit.ly/2GakujT The sister of supreme leader Kim Jong Un has become the global face of North Korean diplomacy after being dispatched to the South for the Winter Olympics Edited by Paolo Pascual. Footage from Reuters. ► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs For more video content from the Financial
Tim Ferriss reveals what he’s learned about the routines and day to day lives of billionaires and business titans.
Benjamin Kickz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur who sells incredibly rare sneakers to celebrities, sat down with Business Insider to discuss how he does it all. The following is a transcript of the video. Benjamin Kickz: My name is Benjamin Kickz and I’m 18 years old and I get sneakers for a lot of celebrities and also
The S&P 500 is almost 30 per cent off its lows despite 22m US initial jobless claims; the FT’s US finance editor Robert Armstrong tries to resolve this apparent contradiction. See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1 trial: https://subs.ft.com/spa3_trial?segmentId=3d4ba81b-96bb-cef0-9ece-29efd6ef2132 ► Check out our Community tab for
Each year, 100,000 people apply for a position as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant, but only 3,000 people get the job. That’s because it’s much more than being a waitress in the sky. We visited Delta’s flight attendant training facility in Atlanta to see how they’re trained for emergency evacuations and medical emergencies. MORE
► Subscribe to the Financial Times on YouTube: http://bit.ly/FTimeSubs A rush to develop Mozambique’s oil and gas reserves has led to a property boom in the country’s capital of Maputo. Andrew England reports on the impact foreign investment and rising prices are having on the local economy. ► What is Conscious Capitalism? http://bit.ly/1d5r0Z8 ► FT
Vice Chairman Charlie Munger discusses the impact of David Sokol’s departure from Berkshire Hathaway, saying his actions may be ‘hubris.’
You’ve probably experienced it before — the unpleasant choking sensation that occurs when you swallow something down the “wrong pipe.” Why does this happen, and is there really a “wrong pipe” at all. There is indeed, and there’s a scientific term for it: aspiration. When you swallow something down the “wrong pipe,” your body goes
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