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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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    If Wal-Mart was classified as a country, it would be the 24th most productive country in the world.
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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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    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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    In Australia, Burger King is called Hungry Jack's.
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    Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program
    Volvo's Overseas Delivery Program
    Americans buying a Volvo can get a free holiday to Sweden to test drive their new car. All costs, including airfare and shipment of the car, are covered by the Volvo Overseas Delivery program.
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    The retail price for the iPad would be $1,140 if it were built by American workers instead of Chinese.
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    Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is dyslexic.
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