The most unpopular product from Coca-Cola was the New Coke soda, presented in 1985. The drink was sweeter than the classic "cola", but the style of packaging was almost the same as the design of the original Coca-Cola. When the manufacturer began to receive letters from customers with requests to return the previous soda back on the counters, the New Coke product was withdrawn from sale.
In 2013, Facebook took part in the release of the Facebook Phone smartphone. The brand has created its own interface for gadgets running on Android OS. The first manufacturer of phones that got involved in the experiment was HTC. Expectations of the creators of Facebook Phone did not come true - the buyers did not pay attention to the novelty.
The most unpopular game by the Atari brand was "Alien". The company, which produces Atari 2600 consoles, did not expect that the game based on the Spielberg movie will not enjoy consumer demand.
In 2009 the Peek company decided to use the Twitter popularity by releasing a device that allows users to check the aforementioned social network news feed and write your own notes. Consumers felt the gadget useless due to the fact that with its help you can view only the 20 most recent posts.
Low-fat chips by Lays Cheetos, which appeared on the shelves in 1998, also did not gain popularity. Buyers started complaining about digestive problems, accusing the manufacturer of using a synthetic fat substitute olestra.
One of the most unusual products of the list - transparent Pepsi - also could not stay competitive in the market. The color of the drink was due to the lack of caffeine in it. Fans of the classic version of soda did not appreciate the novelty of the brand.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
