Urban Legend: Drilled Wire
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
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?
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?
Did instant cake mixes sell poorly until one food company decided to require the addition of a fresh egg to their product?
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’?
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.
Henry Ford Junkyard Parts
Did Henry Ford scavenge through junk yards looking for car parts that hadn't failed?
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Is the Story Behind Alix Idrache West Point Photograph Genuine?
An emotional image of a West Point graduate is often shared as an example of a person achieving the "American dream."
No, a Doctor Didn’t Say ‘Stop’ After Identical Twins Married Identical Twins
An online advertisement read: "Identical Twins Marry Identical Twins - But Then The Doctor Says, 'STOP'."
Did Giuliani Audibly Fart During a Michigan Hearing?
In order to avoid falling afoul of the age-old axiom, "Who deduced it produced it," all we'll say is that the audio is authentic.
Was Gina Haspel Found Dead in November 2020?
How can you die in a raid that never happened?
No, Sean Connery’s Net Worth Didn’t Leave Family ‘in Tears’
We recently saw the same misleading advertising network "arbitrage" ploy about a celebrity's net worth used on "Jeopardy" game show host Alex Trebek.
