What does "UL" in a circle mean, when found on electrical equipment?

Business Trivia / March 17, 2025

Underwriters Laboratory. Underwriters Laboratory is a privately owned and operated, independent, third-party product safety testing and certification organization.

Who used the term "irrational exuberance" during the stock market boom of the 1990's?

Business Trivia / March 17, 2025

Alan Greenspan. Alan Greenspan used the phrase "irrational exuberance", which financial pundits interpreted as a warning that the stock market might be overvalued.

What company originally produced the "Walkman"?

Business Trivia / March 16, 2025

Sony. The Walkman was first marketed in 1979 in Japan.

What is the "Vedomosti"?

Business Trivia / March 16, 2025

Business Newspaper In Russia. "Vedomosti" is a joint venture between Dow Jones, the "Financial Times" and Independent Media.

How did super-rich Samuel Zell make his billions?

Business Trivia / March 15, 2025

Real Estate. Samuel Zell ranked 56th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Chicago, IL home and was worth $4.5 billion.

What company made huge profits by backing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone" as a movie?

Business Trivia / March 15, 2025

AOL Time Warner. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone is based the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.