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Monopoly

Jan 21, 2022

The original version of Monopoly was called The Landlords Game, and it was intended to teach lessons about inequality.

Vending machines

Jan 19, 2022

There are millions of vending machines in the U.S., and now they even sell COVID-19 test kits.

Soap

Jan 18, 2022

Washing your hands is one of the most altruistic things you can do during a pandemic. And soap sales are up!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 17, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw the Civil Rights and labor movements as closely aligned.

SPACs

Jan 14, 2022

2020 was a record year for SPACs, special purpose acquisition companies.

B Corps

Jan 13, 2022

B Corps have to meet stringent standards on their environmental and social impacts. It’s not an easy certification to get.

Garlic

Jan 12, 2022

Demand for fresh garlic has surged during the pandemic. Combined with tariffs on imported garlic, that's been good for U.S. farmers.

Virtual fitness

Jan 11, 2022

Did you make a New Year's resolution to get fit? Like many things in this pandemic, you might be doing it virtually.

Dating apps

Jan 10, 2022

The pandemic has boosted the number of people using dating apps.

Toys for Tots

Dec 10, 2021

Toys for Tots grew from collecting and distributing 5,000 toys in 1947 to 18 million today.

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B Corps

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