Competition: Sports drives innovation
Given that most sports rely heavily on physical capabilities, you might not assume that sports could also drive innovation. In practice, however, athletes…
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Did endless shrimp sink Red Lobster?
Red Lobster is deep in the red, and shrimp may be to blame. In recent weeks, rumors have swirled that Red Lobster could be heading to Chapter 11…
Blocked sharing proves a boon for Netflix
When Netflix announced their plans to crack down on password sharing, many users threatened to cancel. Industry analysts issued dire warnings. A survey by…
Restaurants bring back communal tables
The next time you step into your favorite restaurant, you may notice large tables seating multiple parties. So-called communal tables are trendy in the…
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…
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…