In 1907, Kellogg’s launched a campaign called "Wink Day" to promote Cornflakes. Women were encouraged to “wink at your grocer and see what you get” (and what they got was a free box of cereal!)
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In March, 2014, Colorado sold $19 million dollars worth of Cannabis. $1.9 million went to schools and crime fell by 10%.
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Instead of McDonald's tearing down a ~200-year-old Georgian mansion, citizens of a small NY town forced them to renovate it instead, resulting in a uniquely historic franchise location.
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Dell's first advertisement was made on the back of a pizza box.
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Amazon sells more e-books than printed books.
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Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is dyslexic.
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Steve Jobs' annual salary was $1, just enough to keep company health benefits.
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The Gmail logo was designed the night before it was launched.
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