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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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    Dell Computers was started by a 19 year old with only $1,000.
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    In Australia, Burger King is called Hungry Jack's.
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    Nokia was once famous as a manufacturer of toilet paper.
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    Over 4.6 million Whopper sandwiches are sold at Burger King every day!
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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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    Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in 1976 for $800. Today, it’s worth over $58 billion.
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    Samsung is also a full time weapons manufacturer.
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