07.22.04

Historical Holidays VII

By Heath Row1 minute Read

The last week or two has marked a handful of notable business-, leadership-, and innovation-related anniversaries:

On July 11, 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut.
The first Etch-A-Sketch was introduced July 12, 1960.
The Boeing Corp. was founded as Aero Products on July 15, 1916.
On July 16, the District of Columbia became the designated seat of the U.S. government.
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened.
Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon July 20, 1969.

Video

Impact

This map shows how hot you’re going to get without climate action

WeTransfer and Headspace just helped pay off $30 million of people’s medical debt

This robot shoots out baby coral to help slow the effects of climate change on damaged reefs

Creativity

Hiiiiii! THIS is how texting has changed grammar & the way we communicate

Busch beer’s pop-up shop is so exclusive, it’s hiding in the middle of a forest

Netflix’s subscriber growth stalled—and it’s bad news for Disney, HBO, and everyone else

Co.Design

The world needs more penis drawings (really)

This site will show you exactly how ashamed you should be of flying

H&M, Gap, and Tommy Hilfiger are pledging to clean up toxic denim

Work Life

How I learned to be vulnerable (and became a better leader)

Companies need to do more for adult caregivers. Here’s why

Exactly how to motivate remote workers during the summer slump