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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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    The man who created the Thighmaster was once a Bhuddist Monk.
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    The first McDonald’s drive-thru was opened near a military base in Arizona “to serve soldiers who weren’t permitted to get out of their cars while wearing fatigues.”
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    Yahoo! was originally called 'Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web'.
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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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    The Gmail logo was designed the night before it was launched.
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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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    There is no tipping at restaurants in Japan.
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