Does Nike Own Chevrolet?
12 September 2018 People looking to boycott Nike-owned companies may want to avoid Converse and Hurley products, but no need to trade-in your Chevrolet vehicle.
Business
Businesses are the classic whipping-boys of urban legendry, and the bigger they are, the more they get whipped. Seems like they can’t do anything right — they’re run by people who abuse their customers, cheat the public, commit astounding marketing blunders, mistranslate their own advertisements, and donate money to organizations of dubious repute.
Did a Business Ban Their Employees from Wearing Nike Products in the Workplace?
7 September 2018 A mysterious photograph of a home-made sign went viral after Nike's controversial endorsement deal with Colin Kaepernick, but its authenticity is unclear.
Were Gatorade Bottles Designed with a Cap Holder on the Bottom?
28 August 2018 An image shows a cap neatly nestled into the bottom of a Gatorade bottle, but this is not an intentional design feature.
Does Public Law 92-313 Allow Americans to Claim ‘Federal Rent Checks’?
3 August 2018 An author's online financial pitch is based upon existing information, but experts caution that it is no "hidden pot of money."
Did Harley Davidson’s CEO Call President Trump ‘a Moron’?
27 June 2018 Matthew Levatich was accused of calling Donald Trump a "moron" after the president objected to the company moving some operations to Thailand.
Are Under Armour Garments Flammable?
20 June 2018 Clothing made from certain synthetic fibers has been known to exacerbate burns, but there's no indication that Under Armour's garments do not comply with flammability regulations.
Is Domino’s Pizza Paving Roads?
14 June 2018 A new funding initiative by the restaurant chain caused surprise and skepticism in mid-2018.
Are Teenagers Using Adhesives to Avoid Resorting to Condoms?
12 June 2018 A Hong Kong company garnered global headlines with its "Jiftip" product, but it's not clear who's actually buying it.
Have Children Been Fined for Operating Lemonade Stands?
8 June 2018 Country Time promoted a "legal-ade" fund for kids fined over lemonade stands, but has that ever actually happened?
Has Ivanka Trump’s Line Been Rebranded as ‘Adrienne Vittadini’?
4 June 2018 In June 2018, a year-old story about Ivanka Trump's line being rebranded circulated as new news.
Are These the Average Minimum Wages and Big Mac Prices in Three Countries?
9 May 2018 The "Fight for 15" labor movement uses the McDonald's signature burger to criticize its salary practices.
Are Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes Causing Allergic Reactions?
7 May 2018 A viral Facebook post purportedly showed a severe reaction to Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, but the claim was anecdotal.
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