Andrew Carnegie’s rise from rags to riches
Perhaps no one pulled on his own bootstraps as hard as the legendary industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie built America’s steel industry, but he grew…
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Southern Appalachia real estate booms with ‘halfbacks’
So many northern retirees head to Florida these days that snowbirds have become something of a cliche. But it seems that destinations are changing. Many…
Can 3D printing make the affordable housing dream come true?
Rising housing prices have been a major source of inflation. Some worry that those who don’t already own homes may end up priced out of the market for…
Why grocery carts have wonky wheels
Practically everyone has been there. You’re pushing a cart along in your favorite grocery store and everything seems fine. Then you hear it: The dreaded…
The longest food waitlist in history
You’ve probably been there. A hot new place just opened up. But just getting in requires a reservation and an hourlong wait. Who wants to wait an hour to…
Scam call centers take workers prisoner
Could the fraudster trying to scam you also be the victim of a scam himself? The United Nations reports that hundreds of thousands of people are being…
Rain-powered seed carrier could replant forests
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a seed carrier that uses a drill-like apparatus and a specially designed tail, powered by rain,…
The era of free returns could end soon
In the retail industry, January and February are sometimes referred to as return season, owing to the flood of post-holiday returns. Looking to cut costs…
How much absenteeism harms business
Absenteeism costs American employers more than $225 billion per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Absenteeism refers to time away from…
Quiet luxury reshapes luxury markets
Being rich and famous sometimes means being ostentatious. Think of luxury yachts measuring hundreds of feet in length, mansions surrounded by verdant…