France tried stop Amazon offer free shipping to its customers by fining them €1,000 per day. Amazon continued to pay the fines instead of ending its policy of offering free shipping. After law was created banning free shipping, Amazon effectively snubbed it by charging one cent for delivery.
The word “OK” originated in 1839 when…
The word “OK” originated in 1839 when a newspaper used it as a funny abbreviation of “oll korrect.”
In 2005, a woman falsely claimed she found a finger…
In 2005, a woman falsely claimed she found a finger in her food at Wendy’s. The fast food chain suffered an estimated US$21 million in lost business.
Alexander Prokhorenko, a Russian special forces intelligence…
Alexander Prokhorenko, a Russian special forces intelligence officer, called in an airstrike on himself when he was ambushed by ISIS during the battle to liberate Palmyra.
While watching her first operation, Mary Alice Powell…
While watching her first operation, Mary Alice Powell Lindsay passed out three times, but she later became the first registered nurse in Utah and was assistant superintendent of nurses at the LDS Hospital.
In 1853 a candidate for governor in California…
In 1853 a candidate for governor in California accidentally campaigned in Oregon so they named the town after him.
In 1999 a guy bought 12,150 servings of pudding…
In 1999 a guy bought 12,150 servings of pudding ($3,140) and in return earned 1,253,000 frequent flyer miles.
When early humans transitioned from hunter gathering…
When early humans transitioned from hunter gathering to agriculture, it actually lowered their standards of living.
The first alcohol-free bar in New Zealand went out of business…
The first alcohol-free bar in New Zealand went out of business five weeks after opening due to a lack of consumer interest. Customers that did show up often only consumed water after paying the $15 cover charge for entry.
A statue of Jesus in India had water mysteriously dripping…
A statue of Jesus in India had water mysteriously dripping from its toes. Worshipers would collect and sometimes drink it. The source of the water was later found to be a clogged toilet near the statue.