In the 1920s, a clever foreigner immigrated to the United States. He thought it wise to convert all of his assets into cash. With the cash he bought a valuable diamond. On shipboard, he entertained his fellow passengers by juggling some apples. Pleased with the applause his deft dexterity had brought him, he took out his diamond, and added that to the juggling exhibition. The passengers howled, “Oh, please don’t. Juggling apples is one thing, but tossing your treasure is too much.” Their fear fueled his bravado, increased the risks he was willing to make. The ship lurched, he missed, the stone hit the deck, bounced once, and slid over the side and into the sea.
