From a small rechargeable battery company in Shenzhen, China, BYD (Build Your Dreams) is one of the most powerful names in electric vehicles and green technology today. In an era …
Imagine a world where a small silicone wristband could instantly improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. For a while, millions of people believed it. Athletes wore it proudly. Celebrities endorsed …
In the early 2010s, if you walked into any gym, mall, or suburban neighborhood, you probably saw someone wearing those bulky, rounded sneakers known as Skechers Shape-Ups. Marketed as revolutionary …
When a Lie Becomes a Launchpad We are sucker for success stories; rags-to-riches stories, those bold entrepreneurs who defied all odds and visionary artists who redefined the meaning of possibility. …
Michael Jordan is a name one would hardly fail to recognize outside the basketball court. According to common agreement, Jordan has crossed the boundaries of sports, touching culture, business, and …
Funky, radiant, and endlessly alluring, Matryoshkas have climbed heretofore unfathomable heights of popularity since the time of their inception on account of their artistic richness, cultural significance, and unique design-and …
Some of the best inventions in history have stemmed from careful research and planning. Others, like the microwave oven, were simply an accident. The microwave was an invention born of …
The story of the accidental invention of Coca-Cola is a remarkable tale of serendipity and innovation. What began as a failed medicinal tonic in post-Civil War America would eventually grow …
Some of the greatest inventions in history were not the result of meticulous planning or deliberate intent but rather happy accidents. The accidental invention of Post-it Notes is one such …
It sounds ridiculous, making millions of bucks selling something that is found for free. But it did happen in the 1970s when an ad wizard called Gary Dahl did just …