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Who invented the McFlurry? Why is the spoon so weird?

And how did this ice cream become a global fast food phenomenon?

In this comedy documentary, we dive into the unknown, genius history of the McDonald's McFlurry.

From the humble streets of Canada to becoming a multi-billion dollar dessert weapon, this episode explores the marketing strategy, entrepreneurial thinking, and confusing utensil design behind one of McDonald’s most iconic menu items.

🍦 Was the McFlurry an accident or a masterclass in business?

🧠 Is the spoon a straw?

💰 How did ice cream become so profitable?

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The FAST RISE of Stripe: How Patrick and John Collison became the middle men for Global Trade. This is the story of how two brothers took over the global fintech industry.

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A warm cup of coffee, a sweet donut, and a familiar name on the sign: Tim Hortons. It’s a comfort zone for millions of Canadians. But behind the smiles and the double-doubles, there’s a darker tale brewing. This is the disturbing history of how a beloved coffee shop rose from a hockey hero’s dream to a corporate empire, and what was lost along the way.Here is: the story of Tim Hortons

⌛ Chapters⌛

00:00 Intro

00:28 Act 1: The Hockey Player

03:35 Act 2: The Deal

09:04 Act 3: The Empire

16:22 Act 4: The Fight

24:26 Act 5: The Conglomerate

29:17 Epilogue

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Want to Check my Sources?

Sources:- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/09/tim-hortons-canada-coffee-brand-popularity-downfall#:~:text=Tim%20Hortons%20is%20a%20famously,across%20Canada%20are%20from%20Timmies- https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/04/13/ottawa-probing-tim-hortons-franchisee-claims-that-rbi-failing-to-honour-terms/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20franchisees%20are%20increasingly%20concerned,the%20franchisees%2C%E2%80%9D%20the%20letter%20stated- https://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/cultural_landmarks/timhorto.htm#:~:text=In%201965%2C%20Ron%20Joyce%20took,and%20business%20was%20fairly%20successful- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Horton#:~:text=,1966%E2%80%9367%20%E2%80%93%20Stanley%20Cup%20champion

Video Descriptors:

The Dark Truth About Tim Hortons, The Insane True Story of Canadas Most Beloved Brand, The Disturbing Truth Behind Tim Hortons, The Fascinating History of Canadas Coffee Shop, The Patriotic History of This Donut Shop, Subtitles / Captions are available and active.

Tim Horton wasn’t always a coffee mogul; he was first a hockey legend. As a star defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Horton was known for his strength and calm under pressure, helping the team win four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960s​Fans adored his grit and reliability. But in those days, even sports heroes didn’t earn the mega-salaries players do now. Tim knew his NHL career wouldn’t last forever, and he wanted something more – a business of his own, a legacy off the ice. This video goes over the story of Tim Horton and his bud Ron Joyce.

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From "The Fish that Ate the Whale" Sam Zemurray was one of the fiercest moguls of his era. In this episode I discuss how he got his start, and made his first million.#entrepreneur #founders #businessstories

Did you know Sir Isaac Newton lost all his money gambling on the stock market?

The South Sea Company Bubble was a financial hype train that can help teach us all the value of common sense.

One can not outsmart public opinion if your belief aligns with it; yet still, if your beliefs don't align with public opinion, why would the stock move in your direction?

The price is quite literally set by the mass speculators opinions...

In today's episode, I got over why Amelia Earhart was the first, and potentially greatest Content Creator / Entrepreneur of her decade.

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Todays episode I talk bout escaping Microsoft’s clutches to create Valve, Steam, and an economy fueled by virtual knives. Gaben has shaped gaming, my wallet, and at least a dozen roast pigs, forever.

Context: Ben Zhou's Bybit was hacked, losing $1.4 Billion

Ben Zhou is the co-founder and CEO of Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange that was established in 2018. Bybit has grown to become one of the largest exchanges globally. Ben Zhou has been a critical part of the company's growth, positioning Bybit as a key player in the crypto space.

Now, Bybit is offering up to 10% of the lost funds as a reward to anyone who assists in getting it back.

Nikola Tesla, a visionary inventor, known for his groundbreaking work in electricity. This podcast episode explores some of his most unusual and fascinating "Failed" inventions, revealing the genius and eccentricities of this enigmatic figure.

Is failure a step back... or forward?