Urban Legend: Drilled Wire
15 July 2000 A competitor one-ups a company proud of their new ultra-thin wire by drilling a hole through it.
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Third Apple Co-Founder Sold Share Now Worth Billions for $800
14 August 2016 Ron Wayne was the third co-founder of Apple Computer, but he soon sold his 10% share in the company for a mere $800.
Have 3D Printed Rhino Horns Been Developed to Stop Poaching?
11 July 2016 Several biotechnology firms have developed undetectably fake rhino horns as an anti-poaching measure, but wildlife experts aren't thrilled about the innovation.
Requiring an Egg Made Instant Cake Mixes Sell?
31 January 2008 Did instant cake mixes sell poorly until one food company decided to require the addition of a fresh egg to their product?
NASA’s ‘Astronaut Pen’
19 April 2014 Space race legend claims NASA spent millions of dollars developing an 'astronaut pen' that would work in outer space, while the Soviets solved the same problem by simply using pencils.
Alka-Seltzer Marketing
Did Alka-Seltzer dramatically increase their sales by instructing consumers to use two tablets instead of one?
Was a Town in Japan Renamed ‘Usa’ So Its Products Could Be Labeled ‘Made in USA’?
26 September 2000 It is hard to imagine United States customs looking the other way on this one.
Dead Contractor Reports to Work
Did the wife of a dead contractor bring him to work and assert the company must pay for his time on the job?
Oil Driller Revenge
How a fired oil rig worker gained revenge on his former bosses.
Salted Food Test
Job applicant who salts his food before tasting it is rejected by business tycoon.
Bookkeeper in a Brothel
A workingman's illiteracy contributes to his stunning success as a businessman.
Crafty Worker’s Boobytrap
How a crafty workman made sure he was paid for his work.
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23 April 2019 The Republican state senator attracted nationwide coverage and widespread criticism in April 2019, but what did she actually say?
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19 April 2019 According to the Mueller Report, U.S. President Donald Trump was less than enthused about the appointment of the special counsel.
Did Nancy Pelosi Remove a 150-Year-Old ‘In God We Trust’ Sign from the House Chamber Entrance?
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