In 1907, Kellogg’s launched a campaign called "Wink Day" to promote Cornflakes. Women were encouraged to “wink at your grocer and see what you get” (and what they got was a free box of cereal!)
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In the mid-90’s, Coca Cola recalled an advertising poster due to a hidden sexual image.
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A full-time cashier at Costco makes about $49,000 annually. The average wage at Costco is nearly 20 dollars an hour and 89% of Costco employees are eligible for benefits.
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Duracell, the battery-maker, built parts of its new international headquarters using materials from its own waste.
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The co-founder and CEO of SnapChat, 23-year-old Evan Spiegel, turned down an offer of $3 billion from Facebook and then a $4 billion bid from Google.
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Bill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and still be a billionaire.
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When Scott Paper Company first started manufacturing toilet paper they did not put their name on the product because of embarrassment.
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Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in 1976 for $800. Today, it’s worth over $58 billion.
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