Tag: WTF Business
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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 World’s Most Expensive Burger: A Culinary Marvel
The “Golden Boy,” the world’s most expensive burger at $6,000, crafted by Chef Robbert Jan de Veen, features Wagyu beef, white truffle, caviar, foie gras, and a gold leaf bun
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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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First Mobile Phone Call Was Made Over 50 Years Ago
Cell phones are older than many people think. The first mobile phone call was made in 1973. Motorola’s executive Martin Cooper called competitors from Bell Labs to taunt them.
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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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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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Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time
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Wombat Feces Are Cube-Shaped
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow More Than Six Inches During Summer
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The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 to 45 Minutes
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
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There’s Enough DNA in the Human Body to Stretch from the Sun to Pluto and Back
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t
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Fact Check: Does Honey Really Never Spoil?
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Sharks Existed Before Trees
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From Spilled Beans to Ice Breakers: The Surprising Origins of Common Idioms
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