The idea was simple, practical and designed to solve a problem almost every shopper had. Store owners stood to make more money, customers would have an easier time, and there seemed to be almost no downside. Except for the fact that customers hated them. But, how does anyone hate a shopping cart you ask?
A lot of American comforts don't feel luxurious because they're simply part of everyday life. But for visitors sometimes the biggest culture shock isn't a famous landmark, but that the refrigerator makes its own ice.
Most Americans don't think twice about small talk with strangers, giant drinks, or driving somewhere that's technically walkable. Leave the country, though, and those ordinary habits can suddenly look surprisingly unusual.
From disastrous investments to professional feuds and moral catastrophes, these geniuses discovered that one terrible decision can do remarkable damage to an otherwise extraordinary legacy.
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