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12 Things You Didn’t Know about Burt of Burt’s Bees

Meet the man behind the ubiquitous lip balm (and other personal care products).

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11 Facts About Domino's Pizza Founder Tom Monaghan (in 30 Minutes or Less)

#2: He threatened pizza thieves with a meat tenderizer and fisticuffs.

Papa John's, Pizza Hut, and the Great Pizza Feud of 1997

How an argument over dough wound up in the Supreme Court.

9 Ways The Art of War Conquered the World

Everyone from New England Patriots’ coach Bill Belichick to Tupac Shakur has supposedly read the 2500-year-old text’s 13 chapters on the 13 aspects of warfare.

9 Creative Alternatives to the Business Card

100 Years on a Dirty Dog: The History of Greyhound

Greyhound has been busing Americans around for a century. It's hard to believe that after all these years, the company is still riding high.

11 Surprising Celebrity Business Ventures

See what happens when show business meets real business.

11 Times Companies Bowed to Customer Outcry

The customer is always right, as these 11 companies learned the hard way.

Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?

The legal pad got its start in 1888, and it's still a best-seller at office supply stores. But why exactly did that yellow tint become popular?

Why Do Drive-Up ATMs Have Braille on the Buttons?

This question was submitted by reader Lindsey. It also may have been part of a Starburst advertising campaign in the

Will Yelp Put Restaurant Chains Out of Business?

Finding great local restaurants can be a challenge. There seem to be a dozen mediocre, even bad restaurants, for every good one. That's why chains have gotten so popular in the last few decades. They may not be as good as some independent local places, bu

Where Do Historical Reenactors Get Their Gear?

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. With all eyes on America’s historic battlegrounds, it’s going to be a big year for sutlers, too.Sutlers, historically, were civilian merchants who sold supplies to armies in the field an

Inside the Surprisingly Delicious World of Cat Food Taste Testing

Cat food is serious business. Taking underutilized and low-value raw materials like animal byproducts and turning them into high-value foods can be, not surprisingly, very lucrative. Along with other pet foods, cat food makes up a hefty portion of the int

What's in a Name?

These names have probably all ended up in your shopping cart at some point, but how well do you know their origins? Let's take a look at the names behind some of our favorite groceries.

The Secret to The Office's Success

I love The Office. It seems like I have worked with every character on the show. And apparently, I'm not alone. Entire blogs have been written about working under a person like Michael Scott and business schools have started incorporating his flaws into t

Currency denominations don't cap out at $100.

A $500 or $10,000 Bill? The Story Behind Large-Denomination Currency

It's every pizza delivery driver's worst nightmare. Once upon a time, you could have paid for your food order with a nice, fresh $10,000 bill.

6 David & Goliath Trademark Disputes

Every businessperson would agree that trademark infringement is a serious issue. But when a multi-million dollar corporation goes after a mom-and-pop store, you can't help but root for the underdog. Most of the time, David doesn't stand a chance against

The Quick 10: If 10 Fast Food Joints Had Stuck With the Original Plan...

Ben & Jerry's Bagels? Sonic Steakhouse? Be glad that some of our favorite quick-service places evolved into what they are today. Check out what could have become of these 10 places if fate hadn't intervened. 1. When Ben and Jerry decided to go into busi

Was There Really a Granny Smith? 9 Fruit & Veggie Origins

The other night my parents were having a discussion about the origins of the name of Fordhook lima beans—apparently their empty-nest existence is not quite as thrilling as I'd suspected—when my mom started researching and emailed me her findin

8 Things Disney Parks Have Banned

by Alvin WardDisneyland may be the Happiest Place on Earth, but don't think that means you can just waltz in and do whatever you want. In fact, Mickey Mouse's theme parks have banned quite a few things over the years. Here are just a few of the things o

The Origins of 7 Department Store Chains

You can't set foot in a mall without hearing one of their names, but the stories behind the men and women who founded department stores aren't often part of our food court conversations. Here's a look back at Richard W. Sears, James Cash Penney and some o

The Origins of 6 Casino Favorites

Planning a trip to Vegas in the near future? Never forget that in the long run, the house always wins. But knowing the history of some of your favorite casino games may help soften the blow the next time you're losing your shirt. If you're going to be

Tylenol, Tampons & Other Famous Product Recalls

Ford just announced it is recalling over 4.5 million vehicles due to a faulty switch that can overheat and catch fire. Of course, cars aren't the only things that get recalled. Every year, dozens of foods, drugs, and consumer products get yanked from she

The goodyear blimp flies over the course at the PGA Championship.

A Brief History of the Goodyear Blimp

If you tuned in to Game 1 of the National League Championship Series last night, you were treated to spectacular aerial views of Dodger Stadium and greater Los Angeles courtesy of one of Goodyear's blimps. America's most recognizable airships, the tire an

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