It’s really amazing how some people can turn around a half second of life into a poster, T-shirt or promotional product. Something that resonates with an audience can become immortal if the right person can capitalize on it. We’ve written before about “micro-moments,” or these tiny happenings that become memes and mainstays of the cultural…
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Did you see the $10K Big Mac ring McDonald’s is giving away? Either the fast food chain has severely upped its Happy Meal prize game, or something is afoot. Unfortunately, your kids won’t be getting incredibly valuable jewelry with their chicken nuggets anytime soon, but McDonald’s is celebrating the launch of two new Big Mac…
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Dunkin Donuts announced that it plans to phase out plastic foam cups across all of its stores by 2020. The franchise will start in New York and California this spring, replacing the styrofoam cups with new double-walled paper cups. This decision comes after Dunkin Donuts showcased some of its new stores in its hometown of…
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The U.S. National Park Foundation has joined Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Hanesbrands Inc. to “inspire people from all backgrounds to connect with, celebrate, and support America’s national parks and community-based programs.” Through the partnership, Hanesbrands will offer officially licensed apparel under its multiple brands, including Hanes, Champion, Alternative and Gear for Sports. “This tremendous opportunity marries…
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Elon Musk is enigmatic to say the least. He’s one of those incredibly rich guys who almost seems like a cartoon character. Everything he does is over the top because, well, he can. He’s been compared to Tony Stark, the gazillionaire techie who splits his time as…
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Due to the team’s ban this year, Russian athletes at the Olympics will have to wear uniforms and apparel that simply say “Olympic Athlete from Russia.”
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After the Super Bowl, the value of a lot of items jump up in price. Eagles jerseys with the Super Bowl logo are already sold out on the team’s shop, and people have been flocking to sporting goods stores for official merchandise celebrating the team’s first Super Bowl victory. (Editor’s note: I’ve been waiting too…
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Why does that iced tea cost upward of $50? Is it the crazy delivery charge? Nope, it’s the “gift” you receive when you order from certain businesses in Boston. As the state gears up to open legal marijuana retail stores, some entrepreneurs are getting ahead of the game by taking advantage of a loophole in…
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We’ve all been there: You’re at a concert or a comedy show and the person in front of you holds up their phone, recording the show they’re seeing with their own eyes for the sake of made up internet points and accolades of “friends.” It’s a necessary evil of the 21st century. But is it…
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Despite the mixed signals regarding NAFTA discussions, the U.S.’s trade partners in Mexico and Canada were optimistic about the trade agreement’s future. Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo, who was at the center of the controversy surrounding sugar exports to the U.S., said it was the first time in which all three parties involved felt that…
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