Culture
About: the smiley
Harvey Ball, designer of the iconic smiley face, was paid $45 for his design and never took out a trademark on the image. He never regretted not cashing in on the success, saying “Hey, I can only eat one steak… Read More ›
Everyday Things Invented By Accident
Post-It notes The microwave oven Viagra Velcro Cornflakes The pacemaker saccharin Fireworks X-Rays Potato Crisps Penicillin
Why is there a dromedary on the packaging of Camel cigarettes?
Maybe because the dromedary (single-humped camel from Arabia and Northern Africa) is more common – and therefore more recognisable – than the bactrian (double-humped camel from central Asia)? The official names are also a bit confusing –… Read More ›
Colour-coded shopping baskets at Sephora
One thing I hate in shops is when the assistants hound you. For me, the worst case scenario is when a sales associate leaps at you the minute you walk in the door, and asks how they can help. If… Read More ›
