Mitsubishi logo is based on the literal translation of the words in Japanese. Mitsubishi translates to "three diamonds".Source

When Southwest began using the motto "Just Plane Smart," Stevens Aviation, which had been using "Plane Smart," advised of infringing its trademark. Instead of a lawsuit, the CEOs staged an arm wrestling match. The loser paid to a charity of his choice and the winner claimed the …

AT&T was founded by Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone.Source

The motto on the United Kingdom's coat of arms is in French.Source

During the 18th century, you could pay your admission to the zoo in London by bringing a cat or a dog to feed the lions.Source

Google's founders were willing to sell to Excite for under $1 million in 1999—but Excite turned them down.Source

Apple logo contains an apple with a single bite, because a small version of the logo would be indistinguishable from a cherry.Source

Before the age of alarm clocks, there was a job known as the "knocker up" where a man would tap on someones window with a long pole until they were awake. Often factories would hire men to ensure they made it to the knocker up position on time.Source

Every November in South Korea, there's a day where everyone makes silence to help students concentrate for their most important exam of their lives. Planes are grounded, constructions are paused, banks close and even military training ceases. This day is called Suneung.Source