But the book was less an offering of easily-digested novelties, than a mathematical treatise dealing with the seven ways in which things are likely to collapse suddenly.

ECONOMIST: Ren�� Thom

Police told local media that the rear of the building had suddenly started to collapse on Wednesday morning, and within a short time the whole structure - except the main pillar and parts of the front wall - had caved-in, triggering panic.

BBC: Bangladesh Dhaka building collapse leaves 87 dead

Then, in July 1997, the Asian Crisis hit, and everyone looked on in horror as hot money from global hedge funds, fueled by the steroid of high leverage, brought the economies of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia to their knees, first creating asset bubbles when it flowed in, and then causing the local currencies to collapse when it was suddenly withdrawn.

FORBES: A Convertible Redback

Now, with the collapse of the Taliban, oil executives are suddenly talking again about building it.

FORBES: Kabuled Together

McIlroy also has amassed an amazing number of supporters suddenly because of his ability to rebound so quickly from his final-round collapse at the Masters.

FORBES: Woods-McIlroy Rivalry Would Be A Huge Boost To Golf

Suddenly, Australia is putting its national character under scrutiny, in search of the flaw that may have precipitated this collapse.

WSJ: Social Media

The collapse of one bank can spread trouble throughout the financial system as depositors from other, healthy, banks suddenly fear for their money.

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