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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…

Julian Crowley · November 7, 2011
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?…

Julian Crowley · October 31, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · October 18, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · October 14, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · October 6, 2011
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.…

Julian Crowley · September 27, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · September 19, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · September 13, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · September 4, 2011
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.…

Julian Crowley · August 29, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · August 15, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · August 8, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · August 1, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · July 27, 2011
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…

Julian Crowley · July 20, 2011
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