Tag Archives: poverty
Perhaps it’s my odor
Two percent of people have an unusual form of the ABCC11 gene, which hinders armpit odor. Even so, 75% of these lucky fellow humans use deodorant to mask perceived eau de underarm. Additional research shows that most people won’t leave the house without a hefty spritz of deodorant even if they shower daily, don’t do […]
Consumer Purchasing Power is Key to Success
Last week, the Chinese e-commerce firm Pindoudou went public, making its founder Colin Huang the 13th wealthiest billionaire in China. Along with the company raising $1.6 billion through a U.S. IPO it achieved other milestones, which warrant a closer look. Founded in 2015, Pindoudou has managed to rise to the top of China’s highly competitive […]