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Blockbuster laughed at a Netflix partnership proposal in 2000.

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Amazon sells more e-books than printed books.

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Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in Kaifeng, China is considered the world’s oldest operating restaurant, first opening in 1153 AD during the Jing Dynasty.

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Dead Google's Employees' Families Receive Fantastic Package

If an employee of Google dies, their spouse will receive half their pay for 10 years as well as stock benefits, and any children will receive $1000 a month until they turn 19.

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Steve Jobs' secretary told him that she was late for work because her car wouldn't start. That very afternoon, Jobs came back and threw her a set of keys to a brand new Jaguar, saying: "Here, don’t be late anymore."

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20% of tuxedo rentals take place in May.

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Microsoft made $16,005 in revenue in its first year of operation.

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Oil tycoon, John D. Rockefeller, was the world's first billionaire.

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