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    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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    Microsoft made $16,005 in revenue in its first year of operation.
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    At YouTube Headquarters, employees can either take the elevator, stairs or slide.
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    Free Russian Coffee Houses
    Free Russian Coffee Houses
    There are coffee houses in Russia where food and drink are free, but you pay for time.
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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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    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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    Cow is a Japanese brand of shaving foam.
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    The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
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