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Velcro’s Battle Against Misuse of its Name
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Nike’s “Just Do It” Slogan was Inspired by a Criminal
Nike’s iconic “Just Do It” slogan was inspired by convicted murderer Gary Gilmore’s last words before his execution: “Let’s do it.” It was softened to become one of the most famous advertising slogans in history.
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Post-It Notes Were a Failed Adhesive
The glue used in Post-it Notes was accidentally invented by a 3M scientist who was trying to make a strong adhesive.
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The McDonald’s restaurant in Sedona, Arizona uses blue arches instead of its iconic yellow golden logos.
The blue arches of the McDonald’s there (built early in the 1990s) were meant to harmonize with the earthy, serene aesthetic of Sedona, mandated by the city’s planning commission.
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Cadbury’s use of the colour Pantone 2865c since 1914
Cadbury has used its iconic purple on its products since 1914, originally to honour Queen Victoria as it was her favourite colour. As the company had a royal warrant as an official cocoa and chocolate maker for the British monarch, the colour also established a connection with the Monarchs and helped distinguish its products from competitors.
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When Patents Went Up in Smoke
In 1836, a massive fire destroyed an estimated 10,000 patent drawings and 7,000 models in the US Patents Office. Many inventors later resubmitted their designs, a dramatic testament to the resilience of innovation in the face of disaster. But to make things worse, the Patent Office burned down again in 1877.
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Can You Plagiarize Your Own Song?
In a bizarre music lawsuit, John Fogerty, voice of Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), was sued for sounding too much like himself. After Fogerty went solo, his former label, Fantasy Records, claimed his new hit “The Old Man Down the Road” was a copy of his older song, “Run Through the Jungle.” Fogerty famously brought his guitar to the courtroom to demonstrate his creative process. A six-person jury decided in Fogerty’s favor.
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Coca-Cola Never Patented Its Formula
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Where to make the Mark ?
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The first petrol-powered automobile
