Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: Big Red Badger

Ah yes, that time that tulips bankrupted people.
Mention it to millennials and they look at you like you’re insane.


13 posted on 11/24/2019 8:42:29 AM PST by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies ]


To: Darksheare

I read it Years ago,
Some obscure book.
“The Madness of Crowds”
or some such.


14 posted on 11/24/2019 10:21:38 AM PST by Big Red Badger (Despised by the Despicable!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]

To: Darksheare
Ah yes, that time that tulips bankrupted people.

I read where one ship's captain, back from years oveseas and unfamiliar with the Craze, thought a 1,000 guilder bulb was an onion and took a big bite. The owner passed out.

15 posted on 11/24/2019 3:15:57 PM PST by Oatka
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson