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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Did you know that Amazon learned of a US Supreme Court ruling where merchants did not have to collect sales tax in states where they did not have physical operations?

Did you know that Twenty years ago, on July 16, 1995, Amazon.com, the 'Earth's Largest Bookstore,' opened its virtual doors to all Web users?

Did you know that Amazon is one of the biggest success stories of the Internet?


Did you know that Amazon employees had to pay for parking?

Did you know that Amazon is headquartered in Seattle, Washington?


Did you know that Amazon learned of a US Supreme Court ruling where merchants did not have to collect sales tax in states where they did not have physical operations?

Did you know some of the original proposed names for the Amazon included Cadabra Inc, MakeItSo.com Awake.com, Browse.com, Bookmall.com, Aard.com, and Relentless.com?

Did you know why Jeff Bezos finally zeroed in on Amazon as the name of his company after pouring through the 'A' section of the dictionary?

Did you know that Bezos chose the letter 'A' because website listings then were arranged alphabetically and therefore a name beginning with an 'A' would appear towards the top, and 'Amazon' because, "This is not only the largest river in the world?

Did you know that the domain name amazon.com was registered on November 1, 1994?

Did you know that Amazon has a building named after its first customer, John Wainwright, who on April 3, 1995 (much before the site opened to the general public) purchased Fluid Concepts And Creative Analogies: Computer Models Of The Fundamental Mechanisms Of Thought by Douglas Hofstadter for $27.95?

Did you know that in beginning Amazon held no inventory, o whenever a customer bought a book,

Amazon themselves ordered it and when the book would arrive Amazon would ship it off to the customer?


Did you know that the original Kindle was nicknamed Fiona, based on a character from Neal Stephenson's The Diamond Age?



Did you know that Amazon didn't advertise on television for seven years from 2000 to 2007 and resumed TV ads only with introduction of the Kindle?

Did you know that as the development of the Kindle was taken so long, that Amazon discovered that one of its Taiwanese suppliers had discontinued making a key component in the wireless module and the company had to spend time and money finding a replacement for that part?


Did you know that when Amazon launched Amazon Web Services, it kept the rates low to avoid repeating "Steve Jobs's mistake" of pricing the iPhone with a huge profit margin that very soon led in influx of competition into the smartphone market?


Did you know that ever since its president and COO Joe Galli quit Amazon in 2000, the company hasn't designated anyone as a President or a COO?

Did you know that Amazon's was sued by rival Barnes & Noble alleging that Amazon was falsely advertising itself to be the 'Earth's Largest Bookstore?

Did you know that Amazon reported its first profitable quarter only in January 2002, almost seven years after it launched and that too a meagre $5 million?

Did you know that Amazon launched A9.com as a search engine to combat Google but the search engine at A9.com was a failure and was shut down?.



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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Did you know that work-related issues and demanding job responsibilities, long work hours, or a hostile work environment can cause stress?













Did you know that divorce, the death of a loved one, or a job loss, can trigger stress?

  1. Did you know that work-related issues and demanding job responsibilities, long work hours, or a hostile work environment can cause stress?

  2. Did you know that money problems help to cause financial stress, such as difficulty paying bills or worrying about money?

  3. Did you know that chronic illness or injury, or the fear of developing a health problem, can cause stress?

  4. Did you know that a conflict in personal relationships or the strain of caring for someone can lead to stress?

  5. Did you know that overcommitment: Taking on too many responsibilities or commitments can lead to stress.

  6. Lack of control: Feeling that you have no control over important events in your life can cause stress.

Did you know that exercise can help relieve Stress?

Did you know regular physical activity, such as running, yoga, or strength training, can help reduce stress?


  1. Did you know that practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation can help calm the mind and body?

  2. Did you know that eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and avoiding substance abuse can help improve physical and mental health, and reduce stress?

  3. Did you know that spending time with family and friends, or talking to a trusted friend or counselor, can help relieve stress?




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Did you know that Dr. Dre's Diverse Career has led him to a $800 Million Net Worth?


Did you know that Dr. Dre is a well-known name in the music industry, co-founding Beats by


Dre, later sold Beats to Apple for a staggering $3 billion?

Did you know that Dr. Dre with a net worth of $800 million?

Did you know that Dr. Dre's career is a testament to the power of diversifying your investments and pursuing multiple passions?

Did you know that Dr. Dre began his career as a member of the rap group N.W.A. in the 1980s.?

Did you know that he later went on to launch a successful solo career, with hit songs like "Nuthin' but a G Thang" and "Forgot About Dre." ?

Did you know that D. Dre success in the music industry allowed him to explore other opportunities, including his foray into the tech industry with Beats by Dre?

Did you know that in 2008, Dr. Dre and his business partner Jimmy Iovine founded Beats by


Dre, a company that produces high-quality headphones and speakers?

Did you know that in 2014, Apple purchased Beats by Dre for $3 billion, making Dr. Dre one of the wealthiest musicians in the world?


Did you know that Dr. Dre's success isn't just due to his involvement in the music and tech industries, he's also made strategic investments in other areas, including real estate?

Did you know that 2014, he purchased a $40 million mansion in Brentwood, California, and he's also invested in properties in other states?



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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Did you know that in 1981, Gerould founded the Institute for Contemporary East European Drama and Theatre with Alma Law as part of the Center for Advanced Study in Theatre Arts at the City University of New York Graduate Center?

 Did you know that Daniel Charles Gerould was the Lucille Lortel Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Comparative Literature at the CUNY Graduate Center and Director of Publications of the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center?

Did you know that Gerould was a scholar, teacher, translator, editor, and playwright, Gerould was a specialist in US melodrama, Central and Eastern European theatre of the twentieth century, and fin-de-siècle European avant-garde performance?


Did you know that Gerould was one of the world’s most recognized “Witkacologists,” a leading scholar and translator of the work of Polish playwright, novelist, painter, and philosopher Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz ("Witkacy")?

Did you know that Gerould was best known for introducing English-language audiences to the writings of Witkiewicz through such work as Stanisław I. Witkiewicz, The Beelzebub Sonata: Plays, Essays, Documents (PAJ Publications 1980), Witkacy: Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz as an Imaginative Writer (University of Washington Press, 1981), The Witkiewicz Reader (Northwestern University Press, 1992), and his original translations of most of Witkiewicz’s plays?

                        (March 28, 1928 – February 13, 2012)

Did you know that Gerould began his teaching career at the University of Arkansas (1949–1951) and earned a Diplôme in French Literature from the Sorbonne in 1955 and a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Chicago in 1959?

 Did you know that Gerould taught at San Francisco State University from 1959 to 1968, where he founded

the Department of World and Comparative Literature. In 1968, Gerould’s play
 Candaules Commissioner, an anti-war comedy informed by US military action in Vietnam and the Classical Greek allegory of King Candaules, premiered at the Stanford Repertory Theatre?

 Did you know that Gerould began teaching at the Graduate Center, CUNY in 1970?

Did you know that in 1981, Gerould founded the Institute for Contemporary East European Drama and Theatre with Alma Law as part of the Center for Advanced Study in Theatre Arts at the City University of New York Graduate Center.


Did you know that Gerould and Law co-edited the Institute’s tri-annual publication, originally titled Newsnotes on Soviet and East European Drama and Theatre, later changed to Soviet and East European Performance, and finally Slavic and East European Performance?

Did you know that Gerould was a highly visible presence and driving force at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, The Graduate Center CUNY, serving as executive director from 2004 to 2008, and thereafter as director of academic affairs and publications?







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Did you know that Diddy brand has become known for its upscale fashion and has earned Diddy several awards for his contributions to the fashion industry?

 

Did you know that Sean Combs, that many people as Diddy is not just a rapper, but also an incredibly successful entrepreneur with a net worth of $825 million?

Did you know that Diddy's business ventures have been just as impactful as his music career?

Did you know that Diddy founded Bad Boy Records


in 1993, which quickly became one of the most successful hip-hop labels of its time?

Did you know that through Bad Boy Records, Diddy helped launch the careers of artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mary J. Blige?

Did you know that Bad Boy Records has since become a powerhouse in the music industry, earning millions of dollars in revenue each year?


Did you know that Diddy also created the Sean John clothing line in 1998?

Did you know that Diddy brand has become known for its upscale fashion and has earned Diddy several awards for his contributions to the fashion industry?

Did you know that Diddy also created other


successful businesses like Ciroc vodka and Revolt TV?

Did you know that Diddy's success is not about making great music or creating a hot new product, but it's about building successful businesses that can sustain your wealth and success?

Did you know that Diddy's success is a reminder that it's possible to be successful in multiple industries if you're willing to put in the hard work and dedication?

Did you know that Diddy's ability to build and sustain successful businesses is a testament to


his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen?

Did you know that Diddy success is a reminder that with dedication and hard work, we can achieve anything we set our minds to?




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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!