Why Ford Built, Then Abandoned An Entire City In The Amazon Rainforest
Paralaxis/Getty Images Several pioneering industrialists of the 20th century, such as John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, had no shortage of ambition, and seeing immense success from their business ventures, sought to make a positive social impact as well. These
How to Start a Book Club That’s Fun, Engaging, and Built to Last
Sometimes I find myself longing for school days. Friendship seemed built into our day-to-day activities as children—play dates, after school sports, birthday parties, sleepovers—my social calendar was booked solid. But as adulthood creeps in and responsibilities loom, I’ve found that maintaining friendships requires much more effort. With a loneliness epidemic
Horst Paulmann, Billionaire Who Built Retail Empire, Dies at 89
Horst Paulmann, the German-born billionaire who founded South America’s largest retailer by sales, Chile’s Cencosud SA, has died. He was 89. He died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday in Germany, his family said. “His vision and leadership left an indelible mark on the country and on thousands of employees,”
What Company Makes Them & Where Are They Built?
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chandra Ramsurrun/Shutterstock Hisense has built a reputation for supplying electronics at competitive prices. The company offers a huge range of products; everything from fridges to TVs is included in its product portfolio.
How the WWE Built Its Powerhouse Stable Through the Years
Casual fans of Vince McMahon‘s WWE may have wondered how he crafted such an amazing stable of competitors from across the country. In truth, he recruited successful wrestlers from smaller promotions throughout the U.S.. Today’s younger fans may not recognize organizations like the AWA or WCCW, but those organizations gave rise
The PlayStation 5 Pro: A System Built for Hardcore Gamers | Video Games
It’s taken longer than expected to get my thoughts on the PlayStation 5 Pro to the site for a number of reasons. The holiday season and the onslaught of Sundance took significant time from this overworked gamer, but I also wanted to make sure I got dozens of hours under
Who Owns Ferrari And Where Are The Cars Built?
i viewfinder/Shutterstock Virtually any conversation about the fastest, most powerful cars in the world eventually turns to Ferrari, which sprang into existence as a full-tilt racing powerhouse in 1947. That year also marked the release of the company’s first street-legal offering, the 125
Karma’s next device is a Wi-Fi hotspot with built in Tor and a VPN
Wi-Fi hotspot maker Karma Mobility will this fall unveil a specialized version of its KarmaGo hotspot device that includes built-in security features, including support for private anonymous browsing through Tor, an integrated VPN, black listing, and ad blocking. For customers, the promise is a device that encrypts your web activity,
iPhones are still missing an Android-like charging estimate, so someone built it themselves
Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR A Reddit user has created an iOS shortcut that displays a crudely calculated estimated charging time for iPhones. The shortcut uses a simple calculation based on the current battery level. While not perfect, it offers a glanceable workaround since iOS lacks this feature natively.
5 Of The Best-Sounding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever Built
Fotokot197/Getty Images Harley-Davidson is famous among motorcycle brands for more than a few things: its muscular chopper motorcycles, long-standing history of innovation, and in-your-face road warrior attitude, to name a few. However, one factor that we may not think about much —
