Quirkiest stories of 2014

Have extra time on your hands, or winding down for the holidays? Then sit back and relax by checking out some of our oddest stories of 2014.

These include:

75 Canadians make Mars mission shortlist

4 naughtiest habits of holiday shoppers

How legalizing marijuana could benefit the U.S. economy

Rap mogul inspires Bitcoin rival

14 economic Valentines that will make you laugh

A baby born today could live to 150

Pope’s Harley revs up auction

Why to invest in video game companies

Man charged $10,000 for tacos

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