- “Marathon” is a Greek word meaning “fennel” (a plant). The Battle of Marathon was fought on a plain that was once covered with fennel plants. The distance between the town of Marathon and Athens is about 26 miles. After winning the battle, a Greek soldier ran to Athens to announce the victory. Thanks to Haruki Murakami’s book “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” for this info. Reference
- (02/04/25) Tulip Mania - In the 17th century, the price of tulip bulbs in the Netherlands reached extraordinarily high levels before collapsing in 1637. This event is often considered the first recorded speculative bubble. Wiki, article