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What do Old West gold miners, biker gangs and Marilyn Monroe all have in common? The same pair of jeansâŠInvented by a down-on-his-luck immigrant tailor in the 1870s, this classic riveted pant launched a global denim market worth over $70B. How? By teaming up with Levi Strauss & Co., a Gold Rush-era startup that became the most popular clothing brand in America. (Fact: Leviâs won a popularity contest over Nike, Adidas, and Old Navy.) â And it all began with the 501s. Find out how the original âstraight fitâ jeans used the âcupholder effectâ to drive demand, how a storytelling hack transformed an everyday product into a symbol of freedomâŠand why Leviâs 501s are the best idea yet.
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Chances are youâve got a bottle of Sriracha chilling in your fridge right now, but have no idea who invented it â or the spicy story of how he made it happen. Entrepreneur David Tran fled Vietnam in the late 70s, smuggling gold bars into the US to start his venture - selling hot sauce out of a van. Little did he know his thick, spicy red jalapeño concoction would make him the worldâs first hot sauce billionaireâŠwithout ever spending a single dollar on advertising (FYI: Kraft dropped $750M on marketing alone in 2023). For over 40 years, Davidâs stayed laser-focused on making âa rich manâs sauce at a poor manâs price.â But when massive pepper shortages threatened the entire business, he faced a choice more painful than Tabasco on a paper cut. Find out how David puts âCoâs before Proâsâ (customers before profits)...and why Sriracha is the best idea yet.
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The Jeep isnât just a car, itâs a cult: inspiring clubs, meetups, even its own âJeep Wave.â From cameos in M*A*S*H to Mean Girls, the Jeepâs been ranked the most patriotic brand in America for 20-straight years (sorry, Coke). But did you know that Jeep actually started as a group project? Learn how three fiercely competitive rivals came together for some emergency teamwork to help Allied Forces win WWII, how a freelance designer almost didnât get the credit, and how its name was (maybe) inspired by a mythical character from Popeye. Jeep isnât just the worldâs most epic 4x4⊠it literally saved the world. Jump in Yetis, weâre going exploring⊠Find out why Jeep is the best idea yet.
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The Birkenstock Arizona has adorned famous feet from John Lennonâs to Steve Jobsâ to Barbieâsâbut the brand itself is older than America, and has gone through more eras than Taylor Swift (plus, won over just as many haters). From a cobblerâs shop in 18th-century Germany to KendaIl Jennerâs Insta feed, this 250-year old shoe brand has found staying power by embracing both 5-starâŠand 1-star reviews. Learn how an obsessed family of shoemakers created the most comfortable sandal ever, and how an immigrant dressmakerâs love of Birks helped them conquer the USâand IPO at a $9 billion valuation. Slip on something comfy, and find out why the Birkenstock Arizona is the best idea yet.
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Mario isnât just the most beloved plumber in history - heâs the most successful video game character of all time. With over 800 million games sold, Mario and his brother Luigi have âwahoo-edâ their way into multiple spinoffs, (Mario Kart sesh anyone?) Hollywood blockbusters⊠even their own amusement park. But the Super Mario Bros. origin story will surprise you like a rogue turtle shell: It features Donkey Kong, Popeye, and an artist from a forest in Kyoto. Find out how an angry landlord changed the course of video game history, and how Nintendo perfected a strategy called âThe Infinite Gameâ to keep creating hit after world-dominating hit. Jump down that green pipe, and listen to find out why Super Mario Bros is the best idea yet.
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The Happy Meal is the most successful meal in human history. With over 35 billion units sold, or about four for every person on Earth, McDonaldâs iconic âFood and Fun in a Boxâ has also made the company a bigger toy distributor than Hasbro or Mattel (and maybe even Santa). But few know the Happy Mealâs contested origin story. Was the creator a mom of five in Guatemala, an ad man from Kansas City, or a forgotten franchise called âBurger Chefâ? Spoiler, it wasnât Grimace. Hear how McDonaldâs perfected a strategy called the âwindow of loyalty,â and visit a little place called âHamburger University.â Listen to find out why The Happy Meal is the best idea yet!
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