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    Dell's first advertisement was made on the back of a pizza box.
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    Steve Jobs' annual salary was $1, just enough to keep company health benefits.
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    In 2004, The Japanese Ice Cream Association promoted "raw horse flesh" ice cream in hopes that it would boost the popularity of ice cream!
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    It has been scientifically proven that praise rather than criticism is the best way to help employees improve.
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    China's Pollution Is so Bad, a Millionaire Made over $6m Selling Cans of Fresh Air
    In response to China's air pollution, a Chinese millionaire started selling cans of fresh air for $0.80 and made over $6 million dollars in 10 months.
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    80% of Publishers' Clearing House $10 million winners did not purchase any magazine subscriptions!
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    CEO takes over company worth $9m, fires management, gives power to employees, and now makes over $200m
    Ricardo Semler, a CEO in his twenties, took over a company worth $9m, fired most of the management, and gave the power to the employees. It now has a turnover of over $200m.
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    Bill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and still be a billionaire.
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