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    Dmitry Argakov
    Dmitry Argakov
    A man named Dmitry Argakov was sent a letter offering him a credit card but he didn’t like the terms. So he altered the contract to include unlimited credit at 0% interest which the bank accepted but then tried to void his card. He sued the bank for not sticking to terms of the credit contract and won.
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    Yahoo! was originally called 'Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web'.
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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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    In Australia, Burger King is called Hungry Jack's.
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    Nearly 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong account over the next hour.
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    If you pronounce the names of products wrong in an Apple Store, employees are not allowed to correct you.
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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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    Starbucks uses round tables to make solo coffee drinkers feel less alone.
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