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Business
10 Most Disgusting Things Discovered in McDonald’s Meals
In many ways, McDonald’s is the model business empire. All-American food, speedy service and a perceived value for…
Politics
10 American Politicians Who Are Stinking Rich
If the American Dream is to be believed, anyone can be president. But can anyone be a politician?…
Business
10 Richest Heads of State in the World
They say that being in the top job of any organization is stressful, but that the pay is…
Military & Defense
10 Richest Criminals of All Time
A life of crime typically doesn’t pay off for very long. From drug kingpin Pablo Escobar to Chicago…
Politics
10 Former KGB Officers Who Are Now Filthy Rich
Russian billionaire Alexander Lebedev — currently the 564th richest person on Earth — made the news in September…
Business
13 Most Disturbing Anti Drugs Ads
The war on drugs is fiercely fought and made up of many smaller, but no less important, battles.…
Business
10 Toxic Toys That Kids Actually Played With
Good parents always want the best for their children, and for them to play as safely and happily…
Business
10 Incredible Commercials Created by Great Music Video Directors
The road to becoming a successful director is a long, complicated and arduous one. As any film student…
Business
10 Ads That Were Banned For Sexual Content
If there is one truth in advertising it must surely be this: sex sells. And a lot of…
Business
10 Greatest Virgin PR Stunts of All Time
Sir Richard Branson has been called “the undisputed king” of the publicity stunt, and we couldn’t agree more.…
Business
10 Most Costly Cyber Attacks in History
Cyber-attacks aren’t just fuel for poorly made movies or something teenagers do for fun. They are a serious…
Business
10 Ridiculous Ways Insurance Companies Rip Off Consumers
When you take out insurance, you might be under the impression that your monthly premium means that you…
Business
10 Most Notorious Money Laundering Cases of the 20th Century
Money laundering, to put it simply, is the process by which illegally obtained cash is made to appear…
Business
10 Bizarrely Inappropriate Children’s Products that Somehow Hit the Shelves
Despite the fact that most parents put an awful lot of time and effort into selecting only the…
Media
10 Most Influential Media Moguls in History
Since the dawn of mass media, newspapers, radio and television have all been used to inform and educate…