Tulip Mania – When Flowers Would Buy A House In Holland
Tulip mania took place in 17th Century Holland, starting out roughly in 1624 and hitting its peak between 1636 and 1637.
Tulip mania took place in 17th Century Holland, starting out roughly in 1624 and hitting its peak between 1636 and 1637.
In 1824 John Cadbury opened a shop selling tea, coffee & hot chocolate. Cadbury is now one of the most popular brands world-wide.
The famous double G logo stands for Guccio Gucci; the founder of Gucci.
Did you know that before 1971, Nike was actually called Blue Ribbon Sports?
Subway broke a Guinness World Record by managing to make the most sub sandwiches simultaneously.
At age 31, Bill Gates was officially the youngest billionaire in the world. This was 2 years after Microsoft Windows was released.
The shoe company Vans was founded on March 16, 1966 and opened at 704 E. Broadway in Anaheim, California.
Did you know that the famous Adidas logo had its first debut in the Munich Olympics of 1972?
In 1996 the first Ford electric vehicle was created, called the Ranger Electric Vehicle.
Samsung initially sold noodles and other produce. It wasn’t until 1970 that Samsung sold its first electrical product.
Did you know that fashion label Calvin Klein started as a coat shop in a hotel back in 1968?
For just one prosthetic leg of the Darth Vader suit, it would cost $70,000.