Thursday, November 21, 2013

Why is the day after Thanksgiving called "Black Friday"?

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As we slowly approach Turkey Day and the associated festivities of food, football and family, one must not forget the fourth tradition that ...
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Why is one of the most ubiquitous supplies in the office called a "Manila" folder?

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Now one would not typically associate the capital of the Philippines for being an business powerhouse - that is usually reserved for citi...
Monday, August 3, 2009

Did the most ubiquitous symbol in sports, the Nike Swoosh, cost only $35 to design?

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On Sunday, Tiger Woods captured his 69th PGA tournament victory by winning the Buick Open held at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan -- ...
Monday, July 27, 2009

Did Eddie Van Halen contribute to one of Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits?

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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is known for his sweet and smooth melodic ballads along with his pop-dance music stylings. As he ventured ...
Sunday, July 26, 2009

Was Madonna a University of Michigan Wolverine???

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We have all heard stories of high school and college dropouts making something of themselves in the future. For instance, Microsoft tycoon B...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Was Jodie Foster the model for the Coppertone Girl?

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Actress Jodie Foster is well known for her phenomenal work which has garnered her two Academy Awards for acting.  A fun piece of trivia asso...
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Is the MLB logo truly based on Harmon Killebrew?

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As we all know, the NBA logo with its silhouetted basketball player was based upon the form of one of the NBA's greatest basketball play...
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