“Ikea is a nonprofit dedicated to furthering the advancement of architecture and interior design–a cause they give a pittance of $2 million or so to a year.” Click through for an overview of their clever tax avoidance structure. | learn more
We can and should laugh at this. And we should also shed a tear for the sad reality that our education system doesn’t leave kids well prepared to live in modern society. Maybe schools should teach how to understand taxes, […]
Benjamin Franklin did not like the choice of Bald Eagle for our nation’s most esteemed bird. He thought the turkey was more fitting. | learn more
From CB Insights. “The perception of the millennial generation as exceptionally narcissistic, immature, and disengaged from society has fueled a thousand hot takes on the industries they’re “killing.” Here’s what’s really going on.“ | learn more
“The longest recorded case in medical history can be credited to one Charles Osborne, a farmer who continuously hiccuped for 68 years.” | learn more
“Science is a network, each paper linking those that came before with those that followed. In an exclusive analysis, researchers have delved into Nature’s part of that network. We explore their results, taking you on a tour of 150 years […]
A bike manufacturer tried everything to lower shipping damage of their product, and nothing did the trick until they started making their boxes look like TVs. “Here’s how that one tiny decision made a huge impact.” | learn more
With Apple joining the ‘original series’ party, costs of production are now up to $15-17 million per hour of TV. | learn more
Well, I guess it’s time to keep the shades closed! “By sending laser-powered ‘light commands’ to a smart assistant, researchers could force it to unlock cars, open garage doors, and more.” | learn more
If you ever see me with a full beard, you’ll know… “Eye shadow, fibers, sprays—a desire for full, fabulous facial hair launches search for creative solutions; nailing ‘the Rick Ross look.’” | learn more