Secret Economics of Everyday Things

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Ever wonder how all-you-can-eat buffets don't go bankrupt? Why cinema popcorn costs a fortune? How "free" apps are worth billions? Penny Drops uncovers the surprising, sneaky and sometimes ridiculous economics hiding inside everyday things — explained in plain English, with terrible drawings and a healthy dose of "wait, WHAT?" New episodes every week. Subscribe, and let me ruin your favourite things one penny at a time. Ever gone in for milk and come out £40 lighter? Given up halfway through cancelling something? This is the fix. 27 of the quiet ways companies take your money every week — each with the exact move to stop it. From the sentence that gets you a cheaper hotel room to the one word that cancels any subscription instantly. Instant PDF, built to keep on your phone. 👉 Get the guide here https://whilst8.gumroad.com/l/vafojg?wanted=true 📩 Business enquiries: [email protected]

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The Bottled Water Scam: What They Don't Want You to Know

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The Real Reason Your Coffee Costs So Much

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 133 views · 1 month ago

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Minimum Payments Are a Scam: Here is the Truth Your Bank Won't Tell You

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The Disturbing Reason Giant Companies Pay Less Tax Than You

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 28 views · 2 months ago

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Why Your Food Delivery Is Actually A SCAM

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 60 views · 2 weeks ago

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Why Concert Tickets Are So Expensive (The Fee You Never See)

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 60 views · 3 weeks ago

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The Dark Side of Amazon: Why You Spend Money You Do Not Have

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 16 views · 2 weeks ago

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The Scam Behind The World’s Most Famous Song

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 70 views · 2 weeks ago

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All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Are Running a Genius Scam — Here's How

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 4.3K views · 3 months ago

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The Dark Economics of Dating Apps: Why Your 'Happy Ending' Is Their Lost Profit

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 26 views · 3 months ago

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Everything You Know About Tipping Is Wrong

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 42 views · 1 month ago

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The Financial Trap You're Falling For (And How To Escape)

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 14 views · 1 month ago

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Your Gym Doesn't Want You to Cancel (And Here's Proof)

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 25 views · 2 months ago

8:51

Why Your Life Costs Exactly This Much

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 12 views · 1 month ago

12:46

10 Businesses Secretly Minting It Behind Empty Signs

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 5 views · 1 month ago

10:50

Why Your Air Miles Are a Massive Scam

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 67 views · 2 months ago

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Watch Your Printer Admit the Scam

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 27 views · 1 month ago

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Why Are Glasses So Expensive? (One Company Owns Almost Every Brand)

Secret Economics of Everyday Things · 80 views · 1 month ago

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