What does VCR stand for?

Business Trivia / May 23, 2025

Video Cassette Recorder. Though many people remember the two main formats, VHS and Betamax, that participated in the "format war" of the 1970's, Phillips also attempted to introduce a third format, Video 2000, which was ...Read More

Who started out working in their father's store and later became the owner of over a dozen hotels?

Business Trivia / May 23, 2025

Conrad Hilton. Conrad Hilton bought his first hotel, the Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas, in 1919.

Who is pictured on the U.S. $50 bill?

Business Trivia / May 22, 2025

Ulysses S. Grant. The front of a bill is called the "obverse" and the back side is called the "reverse."

Who is the world's largest manufacturer of commercial aircraft?

Business Trivia / May 22, 2025

Boeing. Boeing's headquarters is in Chicago, IL.

Which of these is a sarcastic name for "no verification loans"?

Business Trivia / May 21, 2025

Liar Loans. Subprime loans caused the downfall of Bear Stearns in 2008.

The general direction of the market is known as a what?

Business Trivia / May 21, 2025

Trend. As more investors climb aboard to profit from a trend, the market becomes saturated and the trend reverses.