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May 18, 1896: Another Time the Law Drew the Lines of the Market
Season 1 Episode 26138
Who gets access to a market determines how that market works.
On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson established the “sep…
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bsnsBlooper: The Logo That Needed A Do-Over
Season 1 Episode 26135
Control of the brand shifted faster than the company expected.
On October 4, 2010, Gap Inc. introduced a redesigned logo, replacing its long-standing …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
May 14, 1998: The Show That Didn’t End When It Ended
Season 1 Episode 26134
The show ended. The asset didn’t.
On May 14, 1998, Seinfeld aired its final episode, but its real value came afterward. Through syndication deals wort…
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May 13, 1917: When Belief Became a Destination
Season 1 Episode 26133
When people return to the same place for the same reason, something changes.
On May 13, 1917, three children in Fátima, Portugal described an encounte…
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May 12, 1937: The Day Confidence Was Put to the Test
Season 1 Episode 26132
Confidence doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from stability.
On May 12, 1937, George VI was crowned King of the United Kingdom following the abdi…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
May 11, 1927: The Beginning of the System That Decides What Matters
Season 1 Episode 26131
Recognition can shape value long before audiences realize it.
On May 11, 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was created in Los Ange…
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bsnsBlooper: The Car Everyone Remembers… from the Company That Didn’t Last
Season 1 Episode 26128
The product became iconic, but the business model never held together.
On May 8, 1982, DeLorean Motor Company was nearing collapse after months of pro…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
May 7, 2000: When Control Shifted Again Back to the Russian State
Season 1 Episode 26127
Ownership changed less than control did.
On May 7, 2000, Vladimir Putin took office and began reasserting state influence over key industries, particu…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
May 6, 1937: The Day Trust Fell Out of the Sky
Season 1 Episode 26126
Thirty seconds of fire collapsed an entire mode of travel.
On May 6, 1937, the LZ 129 Hindenburg caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey, e…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
May 5, 1862: The Holiday That Business Built Bigger
Season 1 Episode 26125
A local event became predictable demand.
On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces secured a victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, a moment that carri…
1 month, 3 weeks ago