What does the F.W. in F.W. Woolworth stand for?

Business Trivia / August 04, 2025

Frank Winfield. Frank Winfield Woolworth founded the first Woolworth's store in 1878 with a loan of $300.

What is the Eurostar?

Business Trivia / August 04, 2025

A High Speed Passenger Train. Eurostar can be traced to the 1986 choice of a rail tunnel to provide a cross-Channel link between Britain and France.

When did General Electric introduce their string of lights?

Business Trivia / August 03, 2025

1927. The first strands of lights had eight sockets each.

How did super-rich Edgar M. Bronfman Sr. make his billions?

Business Trivia / August 03, 2025

Liquor. Edgar M. Bronfman Sr. ranked 80th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls New York, NY home and was worth $3.2 billion.

How did super-rich Robert Earl Holding make his billions?

Business Trivia / August 02, 2025

Energy. Robert Earl Holding ranked 59th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Sun Valley, ID home and was worth $4.2 billion.

Which discount retail chain "rolls back" their prices with a yellow smiley face?

Business Trivia / August 02, 2025

Wal-Mart. Founded by Sam Walton in 1962, Wal-Mart is, in 2007, the world's largest retailer.