Who invented vulcanized rubber?

Business Trivia / December 02, 2025

Charles Goodyear. Goodyear's World Headquarters is located in Akron, Ohio.

When were "circuit breakers" introduced on Wall Street?

Business Trivia / December 01, 2025

After Crash Of 1987. Wall Street's circuit breakers halt trading for various time periods when certain benchmarks are hit.

When did Hallmark introduce their Christmas Cards?

Business Trivia / December 01, 2025

1915. The first U.S. Christmas cards were sold in 1875 by Louis Prang.

What does the index called the VIX track?

Business Trivia / November 30, 2025

Stock Volatility. The VIX hit an astounding 172.79 during the stock market crash of 1987.

Where was the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) signed?

Business Trivia / November 30, 2025

Morocco. The GATT was the outcome of the failure of negotiating governments to create the International Trade Organization (ITO).

What is a strategic move by a takeover target to make its stock less attractive called?

Business Trivia / November 29, 2025

Poison Pill. The intent of a Poison Pill provision is to raise the cost of the acquisition in an effort to deter the would-be acquirer.