Business
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches RV Internet Service; Cruise Line Signals an Interest
If the open road is calling but you need to stay connected, take note: SpaceX has launched a new service that will bring roaming internet coverage to anyone living their best RV or van life. Starlink uses satellite internet coverage…
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Famous Founders Who Lost the Brands Named After Them
Many of the household brands you know were named after the visionaries who started them. What you may not know is that many of these founders have since lost the right to use their own trademark names to sell products…
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25 Times Companies Messed With Their Iconic Logos
For the nation’s largest companies, it’s hard to overstate the importance of branding. Still, the time inevitably rolls around when higher-ups decide it’s time for a new look that better reflects the times. Here’s a rundown of some of the…
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50 Surprising Things Made in Each State
America is no longer the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean we don’t still make things. While it seems we mostly make entertainment and gourmet foods these days, each state retains and exhibits its unique personality through the products…
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Surprising Things Tesla Makes That Aren’t Electric Cars
One of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of eccentric CEO Elon Musk, who recently overtook Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person. But while people have mixed feelings on Musk, the Tesla brand has…
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The Stock Market’s Most Dramatic Drops
The stock market wobbles up and down on a near-daily basis, seemingly for no obvious reason to the average observer. But traders are often reacting to very real events, whether that’s something like the housing market tanking or a vicious…
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The Craziest Marketing Stunts of All Time
Companies have a grand tradition of marketing stunts — that is, doing something off the wall to create buzz, often for a new product or service. Marketing stunts aren’t without…
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Airbnb Makes Big Changes to Search Functions, Guest Protections
Airbnb just made some big changes, and it might make your vacations safer and more interesting. The updates, which CEO Brian Chesky described as “the biggest change to Airbnb in…
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Family Dollar Hit With Subpoena, Lawsuits Over Rodent Infestation
After investigators found evidence of a massive rodent infestation at a Family Dollar distribution center, Arkansas is suing the dollar-store chain. The lawsuit accuses Family Dollar and parent company Dollar…
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What Makes a Postage Stamp Worth $15 Million?
If you’ve ever been in a bidding war for a classic car, repossessed home, or even a few head of cattle, you know how exhilarating true auctions can be and…
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19 Big Companies That Paid Close to Nothing in Taxes — or Got Refunds
Did you feel the pinch when you had to cough up money for the tax man this year? Plenty of hugely successful companies didn’t — or even got refunds —…
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28 of the Biggest Product Launch Disasters Ever
When companies bring a new product to market, there are countless things that can go wrong in development or promotion. Whether it’s a flawed concept, an inflated price tag, or…
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12 Companies That Reinvented Themselves to Stay Relevant
The march of time takes a toll on even the best companies. For many, it’s just a matter of time before another comes along and builds that proverbial better mousetrap. For…
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Surprising Facts About the Marijuana Industry
Marijuana, or cannabis, is now legal for recreational use in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and for medical use only in another 18 — and President Biden has pardoned…
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15 Historic Failures by Successful Billionaires
Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” From show business and athletics to tech and the corporate world, the giants of…
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Costco Products You Can’t Return
Costco has been known to accept returns of almost any item, no receipt required, because of their “Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee” policy. The exceptions generally apply to alcohol and, in…
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Shoppers Threaten to Boycott ‘Woke’ Home Depot
In yet another Twitter dust-up, Home Depot is being lambasted for being overly “woke,” and some customers are even threatening to boycott the chain. Related: The Biggest Retail Boycotts of All…
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Clever and Practical Products to Turn Your Car Into Your Office
Some jobs have always been on the go, but more people working remotely means more people turning their cars into offices. There are some logistical challenges, such as how to…
