The Rise and Fall of Power Balance Wristbands: The Illusion of Energy and Balance That Fooled Millions

The Silicone Power Balance wristband, worn on a person's wrist, was once believed to enhance athletic performance through energy alignment.

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 …

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The $300 Million ‘Pet Rock’ Fortune: How a Simple Idea Became a Cultural Phenomenon

A vintage Pet Rock package from the 1970s, featuring a cardboard box with air holes and a rock inside.

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 …

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