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How the Lizard King Built a Reptile Empire Selling $50,000 Geckos

How the Lizard King Built a Reptile Empire Selling $50,000 Geckos

A former UPS worker has turned his fascination with crested geckos—and their genetics—into a lucrative business.

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

How the Lizard King Built a Reptile Empire Selling $50,000 Geckos

A former UPS worker has turned his fascination with crested geckos—and their genetics—into a lucrative business.

How the Lizard King Built a Reptile Empire Selling $50,000 Geckos

August 24, 2017

August 24, 2017

Snowboards Have a Lot to Learn From Catamarans

The wild designs from Gilson Boards make shredding a bit more buttery and playful.

Snowboards Have a Lot to Learn From Catamarans

December 8, 2016

December 8, 2016

A New Generation of Farmers Rents to Cope With Soaring American Cropland Prices

The number of U.S. tenant farmers age 25 to 44 has climbed 9 percent since 2007.

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May 26, 2016

May 26, 2016

It’s a Writer’s Market

Digital platforms have emerged to serve midlist authors.

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March 24, 2016

March 24, 2016

From Shared Values to Shared Quarters

Scandinavian-style co-housing is gaining traction among boomers.

From Shared Values to Shared Quarters

September 24, 2015

September 24, 2015

In Arizona, a Chinese-Style Bazaar

PhoenixMart will bring almost 2,000 businesses under one roof.

In Arizona, a Chinese-Style Bazaar

August 20, 2015

August 20, 2015

Boosting Youngsters’ Emotional IQs

The Mother Company’s videos get kids in touch with their feelings

Boosting Youngsters’ Emotional IQs

February 5, 2015

February 5, 2015

From Talking Cure to Texting Cure

Coaches can treat anxiety and eating disorders online

October 23, 2014

October 23, 2014

New York Farms Get Hoppy

Rows of hops are being planted in parts of the state where cows once grazed

New York Farms Get Hoppy

February 12, 2001

February 12, 2001