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The Rich and Their Paintings

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Why do the rich bid so much on paintings? Some of these paintings go for millions for dollars but don’t even look like they should cost that much. Yes, we have to give credit to the people who make these paintings and the hard that goes into making them but the prices that they go for are at times outrageous.

Some of these paintings aren’t even good just a blob of red paint yet it goes for at least $50 million, and just to sit in some rich person’s mansion. I agree that people can do what they want with their money, but there are way better things to spend $50 million on.

Most of the money spent on these paintings can be used to help fund research for medical diseases or help fund food for people living under food insecurity. Although some people do this there are a lot of rich people who only care about themselves and objects rather than actually using there money to help other people in the world. They have enough money to help them for several lifetimes if they can spend more than $50million on paintings, then they can spend double to help people in need.

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Farmers Markets

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One of the underrated aspects of American culture is the farmers market. Most towns or cities have one, and most often they sell things like organic fruit, handmade soaps or clothing, and delicious  desserts. In my opinion at least, they’re all pretty good, and definitely affordable.

Most everybody these days has realized that the healthier the food is that you buy, the more expensive it is. Example #1: Whole Foods. While it’s delicious, and unquestionable healthy, it can cost up to 200 dollars for a single bag of food.

That’s ridiculous.

As a result, many people forsake healthy food and decide instead to go with the cheaper, more filled-with-preservatives option. What they don’t realize, is that they could get the organic veggies and homemade natural goods at a much cheaper price – and much fresher. Enter farmers markets.

Farmers markets generally take up a block or two, and are crammed full of different sorts of stands. Many of them sell fresh produce. Others include homemade gelato, honey, soap, clothing, and the ever-important desserts. What’s especially nice about it, besides the fact that it’s all delicious, is that it’s affordable. Prices aren’t marked up to the jaw-dropping expense you would find the same items for at Whole Foods.

For those looking for a healthy alternative, of the less expensive variety, I highly recommend you visit your weekly farmers market. You might be surprised at what your hometown locals can offer you.