If they stop buying, it could trigger a sharp fall in the dollar and a jump in bond yields.

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On October 14, Felix Baumgartner dove from 24 miles above earth, landing safely in New Mexico, setting records for highest altitude parachute jump and greatest free fall velocity in history.

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Last year's World Series winner, the Florida Marlins, saw attendance jump 36% after winning the Fall Classic.

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