Quotes of the Day

If you have two or more of the exact same item listed at once, there is no urgency on the part of the buyer. [2005] - Adam Ginsberg

It's important to understand that correlations are not constant. The same two assets may trend in opposite directions for a long time-even a decade or more-then move hand-in-hand with each other for a time, and then behave independently. However, there are two asset types that have historically made good dance partners: stocks and high-quality government bonds. In most countries, over the very long term, the two have moved independently and for long periods their correlations have been negative. [2021] - Dan Bortolotti

Aspirin may lower the risk of cancer. Its active ingredient, salicylic acid, is widely found in many of the fruits and vegetables in the plant kingdom. Herbs and spices contain the highest concentrations. Chili powder, paprika, and turmeric are rich in the compound, but cumin has the most per serving. Indeed, just one teaspoon of ground cumin may be about the equivalent of a baby aspirin. This may help explain why India, with its spice-rich diets, has among the lowest worldwide rates of colorectal cancer--the cancer that appears most sensitive to the effects of aspirin. And the spicier, the better! [2015] - Michael Greger

Researchers found that people consuming seven eggs a week had a 58 percent higher risk of developing diabetes than those who did not eat eggs. Furthermore, egg and dairy intake are also linked to heightened risk of heart failure, up to a significant 23 percent higher risk. [2013] - Joel Fuhrman

Most people don't wear glasses in the U.S., and we're not conditioned to finding men and women who wear glasses sexy. If you need your glasses to see, find a good optometrist who can outfit you with a great frame, thin lenses, and a high-quality anti-reflective coating. [2013] - Amy Webb