Facts Check

The First Business Card: The first business card is believed to have been used in China in the 15th century, and they were often used as a way to introduce oneself socially and professionally.

Google's Name Origin: Google’s name is a play on the word "googol," which represents the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. It reflects the company’s mission to organize a vast amount of information on the web.

Apple’s First Sale: In 1976, the first Apple computer was sold for $666.66. Steve Jobs reportedly liked repeating numbers, which is why the price was chosen.

Amazon Started as a Bookstore: Amazon originally began as an online bookstore in 1994 before it expanded into a multi-product retailer, eventually dominating multiple industries.

The World's First Trademark: The first recorded trademark was created in 1266 in England. The product? A type of flour. The trademark was used to protect the flour maker’s reputation for producing high-quality goods.

Coca-Cola Was Originally Green: The original formula of Coca-Cola was made with coca leaf extract and kola nuts, giving it a green color before it was eventually modified to become the dark brown soda we know today.

Microsoft’s Early Offices: Microsoft’s first office was in a small garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was rented for $450 per month.

Facebook’s Early Days: Facebook (originally "TheFacebook") was exclusively available to Harvard students at first. It was launched in 2004, and it took until 2006 for it to be opened up to the general public.

Tesla's Name: The company name, Tesla, is a tribute to the famous inventor Nikola Tesla. Despite being a genius, he was often overshadowed by his contemporary, Thomas Edison.

McDonald's Speed: The McDonald's franchise pioneered "speed" in fast food. The company invented the "Speedee Service System" in the 1940s, cutting down service time to just 30 seconds per order!