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141: Tulip Mania-Trading Flowers for Houses

Episode 141

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In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic was gripped by a frenzy so intense that a single tulip bulb could cost more than a house. In this episode, we dive into the craziness of Tulip Mania, the bizarre and fascinating market craze that turned flowers into financial crisis. 

Who was buying these bulbs at astronomical prices? And what really happened when the market suddenly collapsed?

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