The Shell Oil Company began as a novelty shop in London that sold sea shells.
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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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Walt Disney World generates about 120,000 pounds of garbage every day.
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Samsung is also a full time weapons manufacturer.
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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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Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in Kaifeng, China is considered the world’s oldest operating restaurant, first opening in 1153 AD during the Jing Dynasty.
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The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
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