A businessman

A businessman once turned an abandoned missile silo into a luxury underground bunker complete with a swimming pool and theater. In Japan, a businessman invented a noise-canceling fork that masks slurping sounds to avoid embarrassment while eating noodles. A businessman in the 1990s trademarked common emojis and made money every time they were used in ads.

One clever businessman bought the rights to a tiny town just to rename it after his website. A businessman in Texas made a fortune by bottling and selling clean desert air to collectors in Asia. During the Great Depression, a businessman offered customers free sandwiches just for listening to his sales pitch.

A businessman once sold rocks as "pet rocks" and became a millionaire in the 1970s. In Italy, a businessman tried to sell an "invisible sculpture" and someone paid thousands for it. A businessman turned his passion for ugly sweaters into a booming holiday fashion empire.

One Canadian businessman built a fake "time machine" for team-building workshops, and it became a corporate hit. A businessman who couldn't find shoes that fit invented adjustable-length sneakers. A businessman once bought the world's most expensive domain name just to resell it years later for a massive profit.

A businessman in Australia turned a potato chip flavor contest into a nationwide craze. One ambitious businessman created the first vending machine for live crabs in China. A businessman once ran for mayor just so he could promote his fried chicken restaurant.

A businessman who loved cats opened the first cat cafe in Taiwan and started a worldwide trend. In Sweden, a businessman built an entire hotel out of ice that melts and is rebuilt every winter. One tech-savvy businessman made millions selling virtual land in online games.

A businessman once made headlines for buying every seat on a flight just to fly alone. In New York, a businessman started a silent spa where no talking is allowed. A businessman created a scent museum featuring smells like "old books" and "wet pavement."

A businessman once launched a coffee shop where customers could pay by telling jokes. One creative businessman opened a library where nothing could be borrowed, only read on site. A businessman built a theme park entirely based on vegetables to promote healthy eating.

In India, a businessman installed air purifiers on public buses to clean city air while driving. A businessman in France invented edible cutlery to reduce plastic waste. A businessman launched a mobile zoo in a van, bringing rescued animals to schools.

A businessman once sent potato chips into space for a marketing stunt. In Germany, a businessman developed beer-flavored toothpaste just for fun. A businessman opened a phone-free café that rewards customers with discounts for staying offline.

A businessman in Brazil created hammocks for dogs and started exporting them worldwide. A businessman used a haunted house as a venue to teach business leadership. In Iceland, a businessman created a dating app where you must pass a family tree check to avoid distant relatives.

A businessman developed see-through public toilets that turn opaque when locked to promote hygiene. A businessman launched a food truck serving only breakfast cereals with hundreds of toppings. In South Korea, a businessman turned failed products into museum exhibits.

A businessman designed a chair that helps people nap standing up during commutes. One businessman created a fragrance line based entirely on different cities' smells. A businessman made history by launching a taco into the stratosphere for science and PR.

A businessman built a fake luxury resort to film ads without ever opening it to guests. A businessman created noise-reducing wallpaper that absorbs office gossip. A businessman patented a device that lets people smell a memory through scented recordings.

In the UK, a businessman turned an old phone booth into a mini bookstore. A businessman used bees to deliver tiny wedding rings for viral proposals. A businessman opened the world's first underwater post office in Vanuatu.

A businessman once started a business walking other people's dogs while on roller skates. A businessman developed a smart fridge that sends jokes when it's opened too often. One businessman created a pillow that whispers affirmations as you sleep.

A businessman in Singapore created vending machines that sell fresh durian. A businessman invented an alarm clock that rolls away to make you chase it. A businessman launched a company that rents grandparents to tourists for cultural stories.

A businessman turned his old garage into a tiny museum of broken gadgets. One businessman designed lunchboxes that play music when opened. A businessman developed plant-based balloons that decompose in days.

A businessman opened a gym powered by members' energy output on treadmills. A businessman in New Zealand created a floating cinema on a lake. A businessman built an office inside a tree to inspire creative thinking.

A businessman made edible coffee cups so people can drink and eat their espresso. A businessman designed a desk that converts into a bed to help startups run 24 hours. One businessman hosted a 100-hour board game marathon to raise money for local schools.