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10 Cultural Icons With Scandalous Origins

10 Cultural Icons With Scandalous Origins

This article highlights 10 cultural icons whose beginnings were tied to controversy and scandal.

13 Everyday Phrases With Offensive Histories

13 Everyday Phrases With Offensive Histories

This article explains 13 common phrases that have offensive or harmful origins that many people are unaware of.

15 Moments in Advertising That Aged Horribly

15 Moments in Advertising That Aged Horribly

This article explores 15 advertising campaigns and moments that were once widely seen but are now viewed as offensive, inappropriate, or outdated.

18 Products Marketed as Healthy That Were Dangerous

18 Products Marketed as Healthy That Were Dangerous

This article lists 18 products that were promoted as healthy but were later found to be unsafe or harmful.

18 Corporate Decisions That Backfired Spectacularly

18 Corporate Decisions That Backfired Spectacularly

These 18 corporate decisions prove that even the biggest companies can make costly mistakes when they ignore consumer needs, misread markets, or underestimate competitors.

20 Toys From the ’90s That Would Be Banned Today

20 Toys From the ’90s That Would Be Banned Today

Here's a nostalgic look at 20 popular but dangerously flawed ’90s toys that would never meet today’s safety standards.