There’s a place in northeast Missouri where treasure hunters, bargain seekers, and the chronically curious converge in a sprawling outdoor bazaar that feels like it belongs in another era.

Psychologists, neuroscientists, and behavioural experts increasingly point to a simple truth, sometimes, silence speaks far louder than words.

In the heart of Oregon’s wine country, where rolling hills give way to farmland and small-town charm, there exists a monthly phenomenon that transforms ordinary shoppers into treasure hunters. The ...