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The office cubicle turns 40 this year

In 1968, the Herman Miller Company introduced "Action Office," the world's first modular office system or, as it's come to be known, the cubicle.

Below: This is the first commercial cubicle installation, 1969

Believe it or not, Robert Propst, inventor of the cubicle, intended it to bring a sense of respect to the individual worker, creating privacy and offering protection from the indignities -- not to mention  the constant glare of the boss -- that the bullpen office configuration imposed on the worker.

As a result, cubicles were a hard sell when first introduced. Today, they account for 60% to 70% of the office furniture market.

Sources: AZ Central, Time and Ambience Dore 
 

How much stuff, other than gasoline, would cost if you bought it by the gallon

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I found the above at The Consumerist.

I got a 1.7 in Economics, so can someone explain this to me

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Source: Yes But No But Yes

C-levels get their news from the Internet

According to a study conducted by Forbes.com and Gartner, 67% of C-level executives consider the Internet to be their most important source of business information.

You have to take into account, however, that the study was conducted online. The number might have been lower if the study had been done through a newspaper.

Source: Media Post's Center for Media Research

67% of U.S.consumers say they're more likely to use coupons during a recession.

The other 33% are finding alternative ways to save.

Source: Media Post's Center for Media Research

Where do they find time for school and all that hooking up?

Today's teens must be multi-taskers extraordinaire. According to a just-released OTX study, U.S. teens spend an average of 11.6 hours a day online.

Source: Media Post's Center for Media Research

Tiger Woods has made about twice as much money as Michael Jordan

According to Walter Scott's Personality Parade, at age 32, Tiger Woods -- a golfer! -- is nearing the billion dollar mark for lifetime earnings.

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The Top Ten Most-Searched Department Stores

From AOL Search:

1. Wal-Mart
2. Target
3. Sears
4. JC Penney
5. Kmart
6. Macy's
7. Nordstrom
8. Neiman Marcus
9. Kohl's
10. Saks Fifth Avenue

Source: Fatty Tuna

93.2% of all email in first quarter 2008 was spam.

-- According to research conducted by online threat and security experts, Sophos

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Top 10 Vending Machine Snacks

According to American Merchandiser, the top snacks from vending machines, in dollar sales, are:

1) Snickers
2) Doritos Big Grab
3) Peanut M&Ms
4) Cheetos
5) Cheez-It Original
6) Twix
7) Strawberry frosted Pop Tarts
8) Rice Krispies Treat
9) Lay's Chips
10) Mrs.Freshley's Jumbo Honey Bun

Image: Stewf        Source: Slashfood