Sunoco Gas

I have noticed here in my small town (central NC) and surrounding towns and cities have had a sudden upsurge in Sunoco gas stations. They have bought out so many…

Silicon Graphics (SGI)

Sgi was pivotal in the advancement of computer generated graphics in the 80s and 90s and was basically the powerhouse behind productions from the likes of Pixar and Nintendo. They…

S.C. Johnson vs Johnson and Johnson

I always thought these two were the same company, and ever since I found out they were distinct, I get them confused. Tell us the differences.

Baskin Robbins vs Dairy Queen

My extended family owns several Baskin Robbins franchises and something they told us kids growing up was that Dairy Queen and Baskin Robbins used to be big rivals. If one…

Ubiquity

They make amazing wireless equipment at a fraction of the cost, what’s their story?

Famous Dave’s bbq

It was a prominent bbq restaurant and they have been slowly closing stores down. I believe they’re down to 180 stores from over 500.

The “Honourable” East India Company

This company had its own army and navy, and it controlled an entire subcontinent. That alone is something I’m sure many of us would like to know about.