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How The California Raisins Funded N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton'

Priority Records, the label that introduced N.W.A. to the world, has a shocking origin. It was founded in the 80s as a novelty label with one purpose: to release albums for the fictional claymation R&B group, The California Raisins. Their success funded the rise of gangsta rap.

Music History Business & Economics

Buried Beans: The 20-Year-Old Secret to Perfect Decaf Coffee That Never Reached Your Cup

Over two decades ago, Japanese scientists used genetic engineering to create coffee plants that produce naturally decaffeinated beans, promising superior flavor. This article explores the groundbreaking science and why this coffee has never made it to market, despite its potential.

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation Business & Economics

The Strange Case of the 200 Hotel Bristols: An Aristocrat's Accidental Franchise

Discover the story behind the 200+ unconnected Hotel Bristols worldwide. They all honor the 4th Earl of Bristol, an 18th-century aristocrat and travel connoisseur whose name became an early, un-franchised brand for luxury and high standards in hospitality, long before modern hotel chains.

History Business & Economics Biography & Personal Stories

From Thermostats to Theft: The Chilling Story of the 2013 Target Hack

In 2013, hackers orchestrated one of history's largest retail data breaches by targeting an unexpected weak link: Target's HVAC vendor. By stealing the vendor's network credentials, they gained a foothold into Target's system, ultimately compromising 40 million credit and debit cards.

Technology & Innovation Business & Economics History

Frozen Assets: The Story of How Iceland's Entire Banking System Disappeared in One Week

In 2008, Iceland's recently privatized and deregulated banks, swollen to over 10 times the nation's GDP on foreign debt, collapsed within one week when global credit froze. This catastrophic failure forced the country to seek an emergency IMF bailout to survive.

Business & Economics History Geography & Places

The Statistician Who Beat the Lottery—And Then Gave the Secret Away

A geological statistician, Mohan Srivastava, discovered a flaw in a Canadian Tic-Tac-Toe scratch-off game, allowing him to identify winning tickets with 90% accuracy. Instead of exploiting it, he reported the flaw, finding his day job more profitable and fulfilling.

Sports & Games Biography & Personal Stories Business & Economics

How South Park's Creators Won an R-Rating Battle Against a Studio's Absurd Bluff

In 1999, Trey Parker and Matt Stone fought for an R-rating for their South Park movie against Paramount, which wanted a more profitable PG-13. The studio's absurd tactic? An executive feigned ignorance, asking if R-rated films made more money. The creators didn't fall for the bluff.

Entertainment & Media Media & Censorship Business & Economics

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