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Why prices always seem to end with the number 9

Why prices always seem to end with the number 9

Think you’re too savvy to be influenced by prices ending in nines? Think again If you’ve ever wondered why prices tend to end with a ‘9’ or ‘99’, you’re not alone. Whether it’s at your local Tesco or when ordering a cheeky PERI-PERI chicken at nandos, the number 9 seems to follow every pricing trend. […]

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There’s always that one spoon nobody uses – here’s why

There’s always that one spoon nobody uses – here’s why

Why does every household have that one spoon? Whether you’ve noticed it in your kitchen drawer or talking about it with friends over a pint or two, the long lasting discussion surrounding the ominous spoon that no one uses has fueled the internet for over a decade now. While there aren’t any studies trying to find […]

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