Subsidized industries are part of government strategic planning. In case of war, the country which can feed itself, has its own energy supplies, and is able to produce weaponry has better chances of winning the war. Does auto industry fall under strategic planning as well?
Ford is the oldest automaker in the world. Yet they have been making cars of poor quality for a long time. ( Stock market proof ). How come they get 1040 bucks?
To top it all, their ads remain to be in the the losing territory when compared to the competition.
Internet was invented in 1946 by Murray a science fiction writer. Someone (Mr.X) from the US Defense department, having read this book as a child, became obsessive with ideas described in the book.
HR managers, save yourself from an embarrassing momentlet the public do your dirty job. Employee, who gets the most votes, is no longer a recipient of a bi-weekly paycheck.
Scientists are still debating over animal emotions issue. Some facts are hard to disregard. Without a doubt, this can be just a human interpretation of animal instinctive behavior.
Since then, Homo Sapient is trying to improve "user interface". Japanese invented an eye glue to add European touch. British, naturally born with European touch, added an artistic one. Thai ladies think neck design could also be perfected.
Interesting fact, based on Playboy Playmate of the Year results (1960-2000). Men are drooling over larger and mature women during tough economic times. 12 page thesis→
Lost your house, job or savings? Before you start crying, drinking yourself to death or go shopping for a gun, trade your life with millions of folks out there, who would absolutely love to be in your shoes right now.
Microsoft recently patented "Page Up" and "Page Down" keyboard buttons. Amazon pulled a similar stunt, a while ago, by patenting a shopping cart button. There is still a great bunch of inventions wasting their existence by being unpatented/unmonetized.