Category killers are brands or products that dominate a market, leaving little room for competitors. They can be retail stores or individual products, and while they offer lower prices, they limit consumer options and often force smaller businesses out of the market. Category killers are brands that enjoy such high demand from consumers that they […]
A killer application is a program that is crucial to the success of a piece of hardware, often responsible for increasing sales. Video games are a common example, with popular games significantly affecting console sales. Killer apps are getting harder to find, as most big game titles are released on multiple platforms. In the past, […]
The matador hat, also known as a montera, is a flat-topped hat with bulbs on each side representing bull horns. It is made of curly woven fabric and features velvety scroll work. A well-crafted replica can cost between $60 and $200. Matadors usually have multiple hats and suits for safety. A matador hat is a […]
Natural killer cells are white blood cells that defend against foreign invaders such as tumors, bacteria, and viruses by recognizing human leukocyte antigens (HLA) on the surface of other cells. If the HLA appears foreign, the natural killer cell will release toxins that kill the foreign cell. However, the body has steps in place to […]
The murder of architect Stanford White by Harry Kendall Thaw in 1906 was a scandalous event of the Gilded Age. Thaw’s temporary insanity plea marked the first use of the MacNaughton Act in American legal history. The motive for the murder was a love triangle between Thaw, White, and showgirl/model Florence Evelyn Nesbit. White was […]
Serial killers are individuals who kill at least three people with psychological gratification as their primary motive. The progression from ordinary individual to serial killer can begin early in life, and many show signs of childhood trauma and abuse. Psychologists classify serial killers into “organized” and “disorganized” types and based on the types of murders […]
