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    The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
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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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    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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    Dell's first advertisement was made on the back of a pizza box.
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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
    Steve Jobs' Secretary
    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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    Duracell, the battery-maker, built parts of its new international headquarters using materials from its own waste.
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    Cow is a Japanese brand of shaving foam.
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