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In 1933, a teenager’s recovery from a basement experiment led to Day-Glo colors that transformed signs, safety gear, and artTwo brothers in Berkeley, California, experimented with fluorescent materials in their basement. Their home project led to the invention of...- In 1933, a lab worker trying to clean a beaker found a stubborn green film, and it wasn't just residue: It changed what kitchens and shipping could wrap.In a 1933 laboratory accident, a peculiar sticky green slime was discovered, which would eventually evolve into Saran Wrap. Initially dismi...
- In 1945, an engineer trying to improve wartime gun sights accidentally helped create the plastic that led to TupperwareIn a stroke of ingenuity, Earl Tupper turned leftover industrial materials into iconic food storage containers. His genius lay in creating ...
- Quote of the day by German-born painter Hans Hofmann: ‘The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so…’ Timeless warning about noise, stress and distraction is suddenly going viral among fans of minimalism and modern creativityQuote of the day: Great quotes endure because they express complex human experiences in just a few memorable words. Hans Hofmann’s statemen...
- As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
- In 1948, Richard and Maurice McDonald Watched Cars Pile Up Outside Their Restaurant: That Frustrating Delay Established the Foundation for McDonald’sIn the late 1940s, McDonald brothers tackled operational bottlenecks at their drive-in. They radically simplified their menu, halved prices...
- In the 1940s, Earl Tupper Boiled Plastic Scraps at Home: That Experiment Established the Foundation for TupperwareTupperware's journey began with discarded plastic. Earl Tupper tirelessly experimented, turning industrial waste into useful containers. Hi...
- Maths and magic meet in Bengaluru as Dr. Martens scales global strategyDr. Martens established a Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru, India, to merge its heritage with a digital future. This strategic move, d...
- New Year is a good time to detox with grain teasDiscover the history of coffee substitutes like Muckefuck and Postum, developed during coffee shortages. These grain-based beverages, once ...
- There's a reason the world is a mess, and it's not TrumpThe shift to service-based economies, coupled with slowing population growth, has created a challenging economic landscape. Addressing this...
- Why do SUVs look like trucks again?A resurgence in rugged SUVs is transforming the market, with models like the Mercedes G-Class, Ford Bronco, and redesigned Toyota Land Crui...
- Fredric Jameson (1934-2024): Philosopher, cultural critic, and America's pre-eminent Marxist cultural thinkerFredric Jameson, a renowned cultural critic, passed away at 90. Known for his extensive work across various humanities disciplines, he taug...
- Tupperware (the brand) may fail. Tupperware (the word) will survive.Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy protection due to declining sales and rising debt. The brand, once synonymous with American kitchens an...
- This is the right time for companies to appreciate economic utility of trade unionsThere are two aspects of unions and their work that employers in India would do well to focus on. Their role in bridging the wide gap betwe...
- ‘Technology is now allowing nations to almost walk away from globalisation’Governments have realised that if they want to stay relevant and compete, they will ultimately need to use technology to enforce their will...
- Top five business trends to look out for after lockdownAs lockdown restrictions ease around the world, significant trends are emerging that will determine how the pandemic will permanently trans...
- How coronavirus will forever change airlines and the way we flyA seismic shift is underway as the world's airlines are reassessing their operations and future plans.
- Cash rules everything around Germany in world that's using cardsIndia and China are both driving hard toward a cashless future, for different reasons. But, none of these novel methods is widely accepted ...
- Samsung Electronics Co. buys out Sony's stake in LCD joint ventureSamsung will pay 1.08 trillion won ($935 million) in cash for Sony's stake in S-LCD Corp., a venture formed in 2004, the Suwon.
- 51st State? American trends challenge British waysAnyone searching for a sepia-tinted rugby photo, antique cuff links or a precious piece of art deco jewelry at the Antiquarius Center had b...
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