http://cache.io9.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png http://io9.com/tag/recession http://io9.com/tag/recession The recession has hit everyone hard, but more men than woman are finding themselves without a steady income, and new studies show these men are reevaluating what being a breadwinner means. More »
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In its simplest terms, European prehistory can be divided into three parts: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. But there's a mysterious 300 year gap in prehistoric Britain, created by one of humanity's first economic bubbles. More »
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While the economy remains crap, the Wiccan economy is booming. Past Doctor Who location Wookey Hole has a job offer you can't refuse. They need to replace their cave witch, and are offering a whopping 50K salary. Job requirements include cackling and everyday hag business. [BBC] More »
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When the economy tanks, people demand feel-good musicals and comedies. But Hollywood has already green-lit a slate of dystopian downers, in the wake of The Dark Knight. Are these bummer-fests doomed at the box-office? More »
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