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B Corps

Jan 7, 2021

B Corps have to meet stringent standards on their environmental and social impacts. It’s not an easy certification to get.

Messenger RNA

Jan 6, 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccines use a genetic technology known as messenger RNA.

Garlic

Jan 5, 2021

Demand for fresh garlic has surged during the pandemic. Combined with tariffs on imported garlic, that's been good for U.S. farmers.

Dating Apps

Jan 4, 2021

The pandemic has boosted the number of people using dating apps.

Virtual Fitness

Jan 1, 2021

Did you make a New Year's resolution to get fit? Like many things in this pandemic, you might be doing it virtually.

Champagne

Dec 31, 2020

The French Champagne industry is strict about enforcing its brand name. But there are some loopholes in the United States.

Times Square Ball Drop

Dec 30, 2020

The Times Square ball drop was modeled after a maritime system for calibrating time pieces. It was also a gimmick to get people to party.

Time Zones

Dec 29, 2020

We have the railroad industry to thank for establishing time zones in the United States. But it wasn't an easy sell.

Fireworks

Dec 28, 2020

It’s a tradition that goes back millennia: Humans like to light stuff on fire and make it go “boom.” Today, pyrotechnics is a $1.4 billion industry in the U.S.

Candy Canes

Dec 25, 2020

We don't really know who invented candy canes. But we do know they're ubiquitous at the holidays.

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