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	Podcast:		Stuff You Should Know
	Episode:		Selects: How Black Friday Works
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:40:20
	Publish Date:		2025-11-29 10:00:00
	Description:		On the day after Thanksgiving, Americans go kind of crazy for the deep discount sales that kick off the holiday shopping season in stores. So crazy, in fact, at least four people have lost their lives and as many as 63 others have been injured during Black Friday sales. But as profitable as Black Friday is, some retailers are thinking about discontinuing the tradition to find ways to make even more money. Learn all about this bizarre, uniquely American holiday custom in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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