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11 Companies You Might Not Realize Are Owned by Amazon

Shop at Zappos or Shopbop? You're giving money to Amazon.

The Best Irish Bar in All 50 States

As the old saying goes, "May you always have a clean shirt, a clear conscience, and enough coins in your pocket to buy a pint!"

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How Seinfeld Reruns Made Steve Bannon Rich

Serenity now!

6 Ways Businesses Are Honoring International Women’s Day

Here are a few companies that are participating in International Women's Day.

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11 Nutty Facts About Planters Peanuts

"Shell-ebrate" National Peanut Month with the most famous legume of all—Mr. Peanut.

Here’s some international email etiquette to know.

13 Rules Regarding Proper Email Etiquette from Around the World

Email culture varies widely around the world, from the response times you can expect to the phrasing and tone used. Keep these quirks and customs in mind when messaging people.

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9 Things You Might Not Know About Peet's Coffee

Peet's founder launched the American gourmet coffee industry in California 50 years ago.

Maryland May Soon Be Home to a New Guinness Brewery

It would be Guinness's first U.S. brewery in more than 60 years.

Why Are McDonald's McFlurry Machines Always Down?

A possible explanation for why your local McDonald's can't serve up the soft-serve treat.

McDonald's Is Giving Away 10,000 Bottles of Its Famous 'Special Sauce'

We're loving it.

9 Fun Facts About Fruit Roll-Ups

The strawberry ones were actually made with pear concentrate.

Rose Totino, Patron Genius of Frozen Pizza

Say a thanks for Rose. Frozen pizza used to taste terrible. Then this sweetly badass nonna fixed it.

Meet the 7-Year-Old Boy Who Runs His Own Recycling Business

Ryan Hickman's business, “Ryan’s Recycling," has recycled approximately 200,000 cans and bottles.

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11 Hulking Facts About Green Giant

The Jolly Green Giant wasn't always green.

This Start-Up Fits a Whole Farm in a Box

If the holiday season has taught us anything, it’s that you can fit just about anything in a box—including the makings of a two-acre farm.

15 Studious Facts About CliffsNotes

A real bookworm named Clifton started the popular (and oft-banned) study guides nearly 60 years ago.

Gene Autry with his collection of Stetson hats, circa 1950s. Getty

15 Broad-Brimmed Facts About Stetson Hats

Everyone from John Wayne to John Travolta has given the brand a boost.

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Maine Man: The Story of L.L. Bean and His Company

It all started with a man who was tired of wet feet.

10 Thirst-Quenching Facts about San Pellegrino

The sparkling water brand boomed almost immediately.

Patagonia to Donate $10 Million in Black Friday Sales to Environmental Causes

The company made five times more than was expected.

Chicago Has a New Toy Store for Children With Autism

The products at Spectrum Toy Store are designed for kids with developmental disabilities.

11 Things You Might Not Know About Fage Yogurt

The family-owned Fage is 90 years old this year, even if it's only been in the States for under 20 years.

Nutella Pushes to Ditch the Dessert Label

The FDA is asking consumers how they eat the hazelnut spread.

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13 Hearty Facts about Quaker Oats

That friendly Quaker Oats mascot? His name is Larry.