98 Years Ago Today in History
"Fun" fact: 98 years ago today, John D Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire. Today there are roughly 1645 of them, 30% of which are in the US.
Do these stats make you happy, sad, or neither?
3D Print Your Child into a Marvel Superhero. Yes, Really.
This is maybe the best new thing in the world. Between September 19th & 28th, you can go to one of 10 Walmarts (and two Sam's Clubs) in NY, LA, Chicago, and Houston, and you'll get to experience "Super Awesome Me." This will allow you to scan your face (it takes less than a minute, supposedly), select Captain America or Iron Man, and then turn yourself into a superhero action figure.
Read more: Hasbro Is Letting Kids Make Themselves Into Superhero Action Figures Through 3D Printing - Business Insider.
On the Firebrand blog: The Psychology of Why We Love Emoji
Last week, we posted a new article over on Firebrand Group's blog, entitled The Psychology of Why We Love Emoji. As someone who initially was torn over emoji and now have come around to understanding their role in how we communicate these days, I'd love to know what you think.