As hedge funds and other deep-pocket players unload stock to cover margin calls from their brokers, the market falls further, forcing others to sell.

When you come to choosing a dining table, it really is worth digging deep into your pocket for the best you can afford.

I used to hide my cellphone in a deep pocket and carry a wallet filled with paper to hand over to motor scooter pirates at intersections if someone stuck a gun in the car window to rob me.