Popularity

Adidas offered legendary BMX riders Ryan Nyquist and Dave Mirra their own signature sneakers to increase its popularity amongst BMX riders.

Yogurt was brought to the US in the early 1900s and steadily increased in popularity as a health food item over the next several decades.

Sprite was manufactured as Coca-Cola's response to the popularity of 7 Up.

Sprite picked up popularity with teenagers in the 1980's after several advertising campaigns targeted at teenagers.

Spring dish gained immense popularity at the time of Tang and Song dynasty rule and in this period the dish was better known as five spice dish because of its hot and spicy flavor.

Fish and chips gained popularity when the meal helped feed the masses during the First World War.

Although the popularity of kimchi is still rising in the West, it is an ancient dish, dating about two thousand years back, when it was first mentioned in written documents.

The top five countries that use Instagram, in order of popularity, are the United States, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.

The top five most followed brands on Instagram, in order of popularity, are National Geographic, Nike, Victoria's Secret, 9GAG, and Nike Football.

The recreational activity grew in popularity and by 1880, when the first national governing body, the Amateur Swimming Association was formed, there were already over 300 regional clubs in operation across the country.

With such a long history and popularity among players worldwide, badminton has developed some particularly fascinating characteristics that might make for perfect dinner party conversation.