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10 Quirky Families That Still Rule the World
You’d never confuse them for the Rockefellers. But you also wouldn’t have curling without ’em. Or Kikkoman soy sauce.
11 Filling Facts About Chick-fil-A
The home of the original chicken sandwich is 70 years old, and was just named America's favorite fast food restaurant.
9 Things You Might Not Know About LinkedIn
If you're one of the site's 645 million users, you should know that those Endorsement boxes really don't matter.
5 Exploding Career Opportunities
"Professional lotto winner" remains woefully under-represented.
The Original Locations of 15 Famous Chain Stores
A New Online Eye Exam Has Doctors Seeing Red
Should you trust a virtual eye exam?
The Story Behind the Mary Kay Pink Cadillac
The eye-catching car is a powerful company symbol and motivation for a growing network of consultants.
13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Shark Tank
The minute their pitch is over, entrepreneurs sit down with a psychiatrist.
London Man Transforms Old Phone Booth Into a Pop-Up Salad Shop
It may sound like a gimmick, but it's actually part of a bigger business scheme designed to encourage business and revitalize unused phone boxes.
This Company is Transforming Telephone Booths Into Tiny Offices
They'll have a printer and scanner, WiFi access, computer monitor, and even a coffee machine
Now You Can Pay Someone to Yell at Customer Service for You
Never wait on hold again.
New York City Businesses Promise to Cut Trash in Half in Just One Month
More than 30 businesses around New York City have promised to take Mayor Bill de Blasio's “Zero Waste Challenge.”
8 Oven-Ready Facts about DiGiorno
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A Bumpy History of the Baby on Board Sign
From the mid to late 1980s, the most ubiquitous road sign didn’t advise you to stop, obey the speed limit, or be mindful of crossing deer. Instead, it was diamond-shaped, used a black-on-yellow color scheme, and came with a stern warning for nearby driver
10 Facts You Might Not Know About Pillsbury
The Doughboy actually has a name.
11 Very Canadian Facts About Tim Hortons
The 50-year-old coffee-and-doughnut chain is now an international business, but it’s still Canadian at heart
10 Things You Might Not Know about Life Savers
Life Savers—those sweet, unmistakable rolls of hard candies with the hole in the center—have been a quintessential American candy since the early 1900s.
These Are the 10 Fastest Growing Women-Owned or Led Businesses
The annual Women Presidents' Organization "50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies" list celebrates some of the most successful female entrepreneurs in America.
The Time Walt Disney Almost Lost His Job at Walt Disney Studios
When Walt Disney first arrived in California, he had a demo reel, no money, and few prospects.
How Attractive Salespeople Can Affect Your Spending
You might be less likely to make "embarrassing" purchases when someone dreamy is at the checkout.
11 Things You Might Not Know About Panda Express
They sell millions and millions of pounds of orange chicken each year.
11 Better Facts About Papa John's
What started in a broom closet is now and international chain.
15 Animated Facts About Pixar
The beloved animation company just celebrated its 30th anniversary.