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11 companies built around a single product. ๐Ÿงต 1/ Crocs (2002)

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Crocs were once dubbed "ugly." Yet, doctors and chefs swore by them for their comfort and easy cleaning. Now, they're snapping up 150 million pairs a year. Turns out, "ugly" has its perks.

2/ Spanx (2000) Sara Blakely snipped the feet off her pantyhose, inventing seamless underwear. She penned her own patent, pocketing $3000. That ingenuity sparked a billion-dollar shapewear revolution.

3/ LEGO (1932) began crafting wooden toys amid the Great Depression, but in 1949, they transformed playtime by switching to plastic bricks. Their game-changing idea? Every brick must seamlessly connect with another. This dedication to compatibility continues to define them.

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4/ Play-Doh (1956) From near bankruptcy as a wallpaper cleaner to a classroom sensation, Play-Dohโ€™s transformation into modeling clay for kids turned it into a beloved cultural icon.

5/ WD-40 (1953) The name tells the story: It took 40 attempts to get the formula right. Scientists created it to prevent Atlas rockets from rusting. Now most people use it to stop squeaky hinges. Over 70 years later, they still use the exact same formula.

6/ Tupperware (1946): Earl Tupper transformed plastic waste into innovative airtight containers. Initially a flop in stores, everything changed when Brownie Wise introduced the home party sales model, sparking the birth of today's direct-selling industry.

7/ Sriracha (1980) David Tran escaped Vietnam with just a hot sauce recipe in hand. No ads, no tweaks, no price hikes. Yet, by word of mouth alone, his sauce became a worldwide sensation.

8/ Red Bull (1987) discovered a Thai energy elixir favored by truckers to fend off fatigue. They transformed it to suit Western palates, dedicating 20 years to perfecting a single iconic drink, while competitors churned out countless flavors.

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9/ Duracell (1924) Started making mercury batteries for military equipment. For 100 years, they've had one mission: Make batteries that last longer. That singular focus made them a household name.

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10/ Carmex (1937) Alfred Woelbing made the first batch in his kitchen to treat cold sores. The recipe was so perfect, they never changed it. 87 years later, it's still made exactly the same way.

11/ White Claw (2016) Saw an opportunity: Health-conscious drinkers wanted something lighter than beer. Created hard seltzer when no one knew what it was. Now every major beverage company is trying to copy them.

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