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To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (65707)2/8/2001 3:09:35 AM
From: XBrit  Respond to of 436258
 
Comparing Nasdaq and Tulips Unfair to Flowers

nytimes.com

The twentyfold increase in common bulb prices in January 1637 did not occur on an organized market, but was essentially a bar betting pool. In Mr. Garber's words: "This was no more than a meaningless winter drinking game played by a plague-ridden population."



To: patron_anejo_por_favor who wrote (65707)2/8/2001 9:44:38 AM
From: LLCF  Respond to of 436258
 
And about 10% over the past year.

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