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Parrish: Government Fees Account for 30% of New Home Prices in Canada
“I've seen reports, at least in Canada, that 30% of the price of a new home is basically government fees.”
Vanderbilt's Famous 'I'll Ruin You' Threat Letter Is Likely Apocryphal
“The letter perfectly capturing Vanderbilt's fierce reputation, Bias toward action and blunt style is likely apocryphal. Historians point out it first appeared decades later in Vanderbilt's obituary without evidence and the language used doesn't match Vanderbil…”
At His Death, Vanderbilt Held Up to One-Ninth of All US Currency
“By his death, he reportedly held one ninth or one 20th, depending on how you count it, of all U.S. Currencies, sparking debate over his wealth, democracy, and the unsettling power of massive corporations.”