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He was actually producing uniforms! The first suit emblazoned with the Hugo Boss logo was produced in 1954
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He was actually producing uniforms! The first suit emblazoned with the Hugo Boss logo was produced in 1954

Hugo Boss was born on July 8, 1885, in Stuttgart, Germany, the youngest of five children of Heinrich Boss and Luise Münzenmayer Boss. His full name is Hugo Ferdinand Boss.

He made history by being the prime minister for 11 years without interruption: Mark Rutte
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He made history by being the prime minister for 11 years without interruption: Mark Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was born in The Hague in 1967. Working in the human resources department of private companies, Rutte started his political career in the 90s. Rutte, who has been the chairman of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) for many years, which was founded in 1948, has been serving as the Prime Minister since October 2010.

The founder did not see that the company he founded produces cars: Opel
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The founder did not see that the company he founded produces cars: Opel

In March 1929, General Motors (GM), impressed by Opel's modern production facilities, bought 80% of the company. In 1931, he bought the remaining part of Opel and became a full owner. The Opel family earned $33.3 million from commercial activity.

World giant in cruise and container transportation: Italian Aponte family
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World giant in cruise and container transportation: Italian Aponte family

If you are planning to go on a cruise, which cruise company comes to your mind first? Continuing the family tradition of 300 years, MSC Cruise ships combine the maritime tradition with the ultramodern holiday concept and offer their guests an unforgettable holiday.

Gerry Ford: Caffè Nero’s chief barista fighting for his empire
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Gerry Ford: Caffè Nero’s chief barista fighting for his empire

British-based Caffè Nero welcomes its guests in more than 1000 stores in 10 countries and collects the best quality beans from all over the world and roasts them meticulously in its own roasting center.

Invention of the sock knitting machine: Why couldn't they persuade the Queen to patent it?
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Invention of the sock knitting machine: Why couldn't they persuade the Queen to patent it?

A romantic love story underlies Lee's invention. Here is the romantic story leading up to the invention of the sock knitting machine:

The pharmacist who invented the electronic cigarette: Hon Lik
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The pharmacist who invented the electronic cigarette: Hon Lik

The electronic cigarette used today was invented in 2003 by pharmacist Hon Lik, who was a smoker and whose father died of lung cancer.

Television: Who Invented When?
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Television: Who Invented When?

How was television, described as the "entertainment box" invented? 

Women admire him! First he bankrupt, now the whole world knows: Earl Silas Tupper
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Women admire him! First he bankrupt, now the whole world knows: Earl Silas Tupper

Earl Silas Tupper was an American businessman and inventor. He invented Tupperware, an airtight plastic container for storing food. He then founded the Tupperware Plastics Company to manufacture the plastic container that carries the dentine. When you see plastic containers, you will definitely recognize them.

The Inventor who beat Edison: Who is the 'King of Patents' with over 1,000 patents including the dowel?
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The Inventor who beat Edison: Who is the 'King of Patents' with over 1,000 patents including the dowel?

Let's get to know the German inventor Artur Fischer, who has more than 1,100 patents...

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