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Volkswagen Opens the First Foreign-Owned U.S. Auto Plant — Research Starter
In 1978, Volkswagenwerk AG, a leading West German automobile manufacturer, opened the first foreign-owned auto plant in the United States, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. This strategic…
Miller-Tydings Act Legalizes Retail Price Maintenance — Research Starter
The Miller-Tydings Act of 1937 was a significant amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act that legalized retail price maintenance (RPM), allowing manufacturers to set minimum prices for their products.…
Over-the-counter medications — Research Starter
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are drugs available for purchase without a prescription, often used for self-treatment of common ailments like headaches, colds, and fever. These medications allow…
BlackBerry — Research Starter
BlackBerry, originally known for its secure wireless communication devices, was developed by Research in Motion, which created its first wireless device in 1999. The brand gained recognition in the…
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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) — Research Starter
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), enacted on June 25, 1947, is a crucial piece of U.S. legislation that regulates the registration and use of pesticide products. This…
Tanais — Research Starter
Tanais is an ancient site located near Taganrog, in southern Russia, submerged in the waters of Lake Maeotis (Sea of Azov). Archaeological findings, including Greek pottery dating back to the seventh…
Posidium — Research Starter
Posidium, located on the northern Syrian coast near Cape Bassit, is an ancient town known for its historical significance as a trading hub. Situated south of the river Orontes and approximately…
Arab Oil Producers Curtail Oil Shipments to Industrial States — Research Starter
The curtailment of oil shipments by Arab oil producers to industrial states during the 1973 Yom Kippur War marked a significant turning point in global energy dynamics and geopolitical relationships.…
Braniff International Suspends Flight Operations — Research Starter
Braniff International Airways, once the eighth-largest airline in the United States, suspended its flight operations on May 12, 1982, amid severe financial distress. The decision came as the company…