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The concept of "buy one, get one free" was devised in the 18th century by retail entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood. [2][3] This technique is commonly known in the marketing industry by the acronym BOGOF, or simply BOGO. [4][5]
Michelin PAX System. Michelin PAX run-flat wheel. The Michelin PAX is an automobile run-flat tire system that utilizes a special type of rim and tire to allow temporary use of a wheel if its tire is punctured. The core of Michelin's PAX system is the semi-rigid ring installed onto the rim using special equipment.
The listing of starred restaurants is updated once per year. The Michelin Guide began reviewing restaurants in the United States in 2005 beginning with New York City. In subsequent years, Michelin expanded its reviews to other major US cities. [3] As of the 2023 Michelin Guide, there are 13 restaurants in the US with a rating of 3 Michelin stars.
The Michelin Guides (/ ˈmɪʃəlɪn, ˈmɪtʃəlɪn / MISH-əl-in, MITCH-əl-in; French: Guide Michelin [ɡid miʃlɛ̃]) are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. [1] The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few restaurants in certain geographic areas.
Michelin's numerous inventions include the removable tyre, the pneurail (a tyre for rubber-tyred metros) and the radial tyre. Michelin manufactures tyres for Space Shuttles, [4] aircraft, automobiles, heavy equipment, motorcycles, and bicycles. In 2012, the group produced 166 million tyres at 69 facilities located in 18 countries.
Michelin Man. Bibendum[1] (French pronunciation: [bibɛ̃dɔm]), commonly referred to in English as the Michelin Man[2] or Michelin Tire Man, is the official mascot of the Michelin tire company. A humanoid figure consisting of stacked white tires, it was introduced at the Lyon Exhibition of 1894 where the Michelin brothers had a stand. [3]
Countries/Regions by Number of 3 MICHELIN Stars Restaurants: Rank Country/Region Number 1 § France (incl. Monaco) 30 [4] 2 § Japan: 20 3 § Spain: 15 4 § Italy: 13 4 § United States: 13 6 § Germany: 10 7 § Hong Kong and Macau: 9 7 § United Kingdom: 9 9 § China Mainland: 5 10 § Switzerland: 4 11 § Taiwan: 3 11 § Singapore: 3 11 ...
The DOT code [1] is an alphanumeric character sequence molded into the sidewall of the tire and allows the identification of the tire and its age. The code is mandated by the U.S. Department of Transportation [2] but is used worldwide. [3] The DOT code is also useful in identifying tires subject to product recall [4] or at end of life due to age.