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Dressed to Kill (But Not in a Tux): The Contract Clause That Redefined Pierce Brosnan's Style

Pierce Brosnan's James Bond contract famously forbade him from wearing a tuxedo in other films to protect the 007 brand. This led to a clever and iconic style workaround for his character in the 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair, perfectly defining the rebellious billionaire.

Entertainment & Media Art, Culture & Design Business & Economics

The Glitch That Trapped Mazda Drivers in an NPR Twilight Zone

A bizarre software bug in 2014-2017 Mazda infotainment systems caused them to permanently freeze when a local radio station, KUOW, broadcast a logo image without a file extension. The glitch bricked the units, trapping drivers on one station and requiring a $1500 hardware replacement.

Technology & Innovation Entertainment & Media Business & Economics

Venezuela's Ocean of Oil, Desert of Production: The Great Paradox

Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, but political turmoil, sanctions, and difficult-to-extract heavy crude have crippled its production, leaving it a fraction of Saudi Arabia's output. A story of potential squandered.

Business & Economics Geography & Places

The Seeds of Deceit: How One Man's 'Bio-Piracy' Crashed Brazil's Economy

In 1876, British explorer Henry Wickham smuggled 70,000 rubber seeds from Brazil. By deceiving customs, he enabled the creation of Asian plantations, breaking Brazil's global monopoly and causing the catastrophic collapse of its rubber-fueled economy. A classic case of bio-piracy.

History Business & Economics Science & Nature

Guess I Got What I Deserved: How 'Breaking Bad' Breathed New Life into Badfinger's 'Baby Blue'

Badfinger's 1971 song 'Baby Blue' saw a massive resurgence after being featured in the 'Breaking Bad' finale in 2013. The perfectly placed track skyrocketed in sales and streams, making its historic debut on the UK charts at No. 73, over four decades after its original release.

Music Entertainment & Media Business & Economics

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