Which soft drink was invented in 1886 in Atlanta?

Business Trivia / September 08, 2025

Coca-Cola. The beverage was concocted by John Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist.

Which denomination of U.S. currency is Andrew Jackson's picture on?

Business Trivia / September 07, 2025

$20. The Federal Reserve issued the "new and improved" $20 bill in October 2003.

What governmental department keeps track of U.S. construction spending?

Business Trivia / September 07, 2025

Commerce Department. The Department of Commerce is responsible for the U.S. Census.

When was the list of twelve original Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks first formulated?

Business Trivia / September 06, 2025

1896. The first Dow Jones Industrial Average index was published on May 26, 1896.

When did brokerages switch from fixed commissions to negotiated commissions?

Business Trivia / September 06, 2025

May 1995. May 1, 1995, known as "May Day" on Wall Street, saw the start of discount brokerage firms.

What is the ticker symbol for Sun Microsystems?

Business Trivia / September 05, 2025

Java. The name Sun came from an abbreviation for Stanford University Network; the alma mater of one of the founders.