History of Opportunity Cost: Be careful what you choose
In the late 19th century the Austrian economist Friedrich von Wieser is credited with conceiving…
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The “Hustle and Bustle”: an old saying associated with the Industrial Revolution
The phrase “hustle and bustle” originated in the 19th century. The Dutch word “hutselen” means…
Industrial Revolution: A Different Way of Life
Before the Industrial Revolution, people worked in small-scale businesses. The two primary and predominant examples,…
First March On Washington
The first march on Washington took place during what is referred to as The Gilded…
One of the Largest Financial Frauds in United States History
Bernie Madoff was at once family man, trusted friend, business success story, and one of…
History of Smiley Face
The Smiley Face symbol’s origin was in 1963. It was created by graphic artist Harvey…
Kodak Founder George Eastman
George Eastman was not the inventor of the camera. His genius was in making the…
IBM’s Launch of Personal Computer Model 5150
Researching the history of the personal computer reveals how far along we have come, since IBM…
Napoleon Hill: Habits of Success
It was the late 19th century, during the industrial revolution, a time when some men made…
Henry Ford and the Assembly Line
It was on this day in history, December 1, 1913, that Henry Ford introduced us…