Flash 10/01
Geek sports get popular, the latest in funeral services and the comfort food craze
Revenge of the Nerds: Geeksports are soaring. Bowling is the third most popular sport in thecountry, says the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, whilemembership in local chess clubs rose 10 percent in 2001, accordingto the Illinois Chess Association. What's next, badminton?
Dying to be Different: Thelatest rage in funeral services is intensely personal-casketsdecorated with everything from hunting memorabilia to racingregalia, and services reflecting the deceased's interests,whether jazz is played or exotic dancers perform.
Continue reading this article - and everything on Entrepreneur!
Become a member to get unlimited access and support the voices you want to hear more from. Get full access to Entrepreneur for just $5.
Entrepreneur Editors' Picks
-
This Co-Founder Was Kicked Out of Retailers for Pitching a 'Taboo' Beauty Product. Now, Her Multi-Million-Dollar Company Sells It for More Than $20 an Ounce.
-
Have You Ever Obsessed Over 'What If'? According to Scientists, You Don't Actually Know What Would Have Fixed Everything.
-
After He Was Fired From the UFC, This Former Fighter Turned His Passion Into a Thriving Business
-
Most People Don't Know These 2 Things Are Resume Red Flags. A Career Expert Reveals How to Work Around Them.
-
How One Woman Turned Pandemic-Induced Boredom and a Makeshift Garage Art Studio Into a Thriving Franchise
-
Use These 4 Self-Care Rituals for More Resilience and Less Depletion
-
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran Wants to Invest in 'Someone Who Probably Needs a Good Shrink Instead of a Business'
