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    Oil tycoon, John D. Rockefeller, was the world's first billionaire.
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    Colgate's first toothpaste came in a jar.
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    Microsoft made $16,005 in revenue in its first year of operation.
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    Dell's first advertisement was made on the back of a pizza box.
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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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    Google's Mower Goats
    Google's Mower Goats
    Rather than using mechanical mowers, Google regularly employs a flock of 200 goats to naturally mow and fertilise the lawns.
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    John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)
    John Mackey (Whole Foods CEO)
    In 2006, the CEO of Whole Foods reduced his salary to $1 a year, donated his entire portfolio to charity, and set up a $100,000 fund for staff facing personal problems.
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    Bill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and still be a billionaire.
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