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The space tourism industry may be offering people the chance to travel miles above the Earth, but if you’d prefer to be beneath our planet’s surface, you’re in luck, as subterranean hotels are also appealing to the public to spend their holidays underground. Presenting the opportunity to try something new and exciting, their novelty factor […]
Bacon is a much-loved food. Whether it’s eaten in a sandwich or put on a burger, nothing quite beats the flavor. In fact, “bacon mania” has long since taken over the USA and Canada. The popularity of bacon has been steadily increasing since the 1980s and has been further boosted by popular high-protein diets and […]
If you’re part of a business that prizes creativity and innovation, inspiring surroundings might not go amiss. Luckily, some companies are moving away from the sterile-looking cubicles, bland layout and generally humdrum designs that can still be seen in many workplaces. The following 15 workspaces take a non-traditional approach to office design, and we love […]
According to the Center for American Progress, 97 percent of working women employed full time in occupations logged by the Bureau of Labor Statistics are paid less than their male equivalents. Men receive higher salaries than women in all but seven of the professions listed, and male chief executives take home, on average, $658 more […]
During the 2013 Super Bowl, there were thousands of tweets with the hashtag “#NotBuyingIt.” The online conversation brought attention to sexist television commercials that were broadcast while the game was in progress. One Twitter user said, “What have I learned from #SuperBowl ads? Women = robots, objects, strippers & showgirls. Violent men are brave.” Given […]
Despite famous chains like Hard Rock Café and Planet Hollywood declining in popularity, experts still think that themed restaurants will be sticking around for a while yet. The trick to creating an excellent themed restaurant isn’t as complicated as some people might think. In the end, success comes down to basic restaurant essentials: good food […]
Briefcases first emerged on the professional scene in courtrooms in the 1920s, and they went on to become symbols of white-collar accomplishment and sophistication. Until recently, however, the common briefcase was a bit blasé, and if you’d seen one, you’d seen them all. Fortunately, things have changed over the past few years, and now working […]
Logos can be a highly effective way of increasing the recognition and presence of your business. The key is simplicity and boldness. The more striking and impressive your emblem or graphic, the more immediate and positive the identification is likely to be. The idea is to create something iconic; something memorable that stands the test […]
KISS co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the last-remaining original members of the band, have had the world rocking all night for 40 years. With an astounding 23 consecutive gold records and generation gap-crossing live performances, there’s no question that KISS is a musical phenomenon. What’s more, over the years, the band has become a […]
In 1974, Japanese company Sanrio Co., Ltd. struck gold when it stuck the image of a mouth-less white cat with a red bow onto a coin purse. Since then, the cute feline’s popularity has exploded. Hello Kitty has become an incredibly recognizable and profitable brand, with some 22,000 official products available – one third of […]
If there’s one thing McDonald’s excels at, it’s staying ahead of the game. Since its humble beginnings as a lowly “barbecue pit” on Route 66, the famed hamburger purveyor has learned to make rapid adjustments in response to changing market trends. The figure of 34,000 restaurants in 119 countries around the world speaks for itself: […]
Ever since Hasbro used the term “action figure” in 1964 to sell G.I. Joes to boys who stuck their noses up at dolls, businesses have been cashing in on the idea. Star Wars creator George Lucas was one of the first to realize the enormous business opportunities that merchandising offered. These days, whether they’re comic […]
