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Turning a Profit: See How Quickly Tech Giants Build Wealth
Do you want to know how much Apple earns in a minute? What about Twitter or Google? Here is an interactive graphic that highlights how quickly these businesses are making money. Click image to open interactive version (via WorldPay Zinc). The results are surprising. Here is an example showing how much revenue and
It Is the Rubik's Cube's 40th Anniversary - Can You Solve It Yet?
The Rubik's Cube just had it's 40th anniversary of invention. It is, arguably, the world's best-selling toy, having sold over 350 million units. Here are a few things you might not know about it. 1. The Rubik's Cube was invented by Erno Rubik, a Hungarian professor of architecture and design, who wanted a working model
Here's a Look Into How the Average U.S. Consumer Spends Their Money
Where does the money go? This chart breaks it down. via Daily Infographic. Interesting to look at "average" spending patterns. Related articles Mark Zuckerberg vs. an Average 30-Year-Old Man How Much Stuff Do We Have on Average?
Here Are Some Links to Start Your Weekend
In my opinion, facts are not beliefs or opinions. Here are some of the posts that caught my eye. Hope you find something interesting. Lighter Links: 10 Famous Geniuses With Truly Weird Secret Habits. (Listverse) The Reflex of Character. (Michael Hyatt) 10 Jobs That No Longer Exist. (BoredPanda) 13 Things You Didn’t
What Shoulder Surgery Reminded Me About Technology
History is littered with tales of once-rare resources made plentiful by innovation. The reason is pretty straightforward … scarcity is often contextual. Imagine a giant orange tree packed with fruit. If you pluck all the oranges from the lower branches, you are effectively out of accessible fruit. From that limited perspective, oranges are now scarce.
Don't Get So Comfortable Having Fun That You Forget About Risk Control
I spent part of the week in Miami. While there, I had a great time talking about deals, opportunities, and how so many hedge fund pros are setting-up shop there. Opportunity can be distracting. Let's play a guessing game. Who has two thumbs and forgot to wear sunscreen? Meanwhile, the Markets