Category: Business & Finance
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How a Waffle Iron Inspired Nike’s First Shoes
The iconic Nike Waffle Trainer, inspired by a waffle iron, debuted in 1974 and revolutionized running shoes with its innovative sole design.
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The Unexpected Invention: IBM’s Foray into Cheese Slicers
In the 1930s, IBM ventured into the consumer goods market by producing cheese slicers. This surprising move highlights IBM’s innovative spirit beyond technology.
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The Enigmatic Puzzle of the Missing $100 Million in Bitcoin
Programmer Stefan Thomas forgot the password to his digital wallet, locking away over $100 million in Bitcoin. This highlights the high stakes of cryptocurrency security
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Unconventional Gold: The Rise of Bizarre Businesses Making Millions
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, some businesses defy convention and carve out their unique niche in the market. These unconventional ventures, often deemed “bizarre,” have not only captured the imagination of consumers but also redefined the meaning of success. Let’s take a brief look at some of these unconventional businesses that have risen to […]
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“Happy Birthday” Song Was Copyrighted and Generated $2M a Year
We bet you sang “Happy Birthday to You” more than once in your life. And, until 2015, you probably did that illegally, without paying a $700 royalty for a single public use of this song.
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The US Once Had a 100,000 Dollar Bill
The $100,000 bill featuring Woodrow Wilson is the highest denomination in the history of US currency. It was briefly used in the 1930s by Federal Reserve Banks but was never in public circulation. Read on to learn more about this and other rare US dollar banknotes.
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YouTube Was Designed for Dating, and 18 More Amazing Business Pivots
YouTube became the world’s #1 media-sharing platform after failing as a video dating service. Play-Doh’s famous arts and crafts material was originally used to clean wallpapers. Wrigley’s chewing gum was just a marketing trick to promote baking powder. Discover these and other drastic shifts in business models and learn more about pivot in entrepreneurship.
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People Have Been Using Insurance for 4,000 Years
The concept of insurance is not a modern invention. The Code of Hammurabi, one of the oldest legal texts, includes provisions for insurance. It dates back to 1750 BCE.
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Nokia Used to Sell Toilet Paper and Rubber Boots Before Mobile Phones
Before the rise and fall of Nokia as a mobile phone industry giant, it used to produce a whole bunch of different goods including paper, rubber boots and tires. Discover Nokia’s epic journey from a roll of toilet paper to the indestructible Nokia 3310 and beyond.
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“Happy Birthday” Song Was Copyrighted and Generated $2M a Year
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