Business Facts

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Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts in South Korea started spraying coffee aroma into public buses every time their jingle played. Coffee sales increased 29%.

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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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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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Tim's Place

There's a restaurant in Albuquerque called Tim's Place that serves breakfast, lunch, and hugs - and it's owned by a man with Down's Syndrome.

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Facebook Hacking

Facebook pays at least $500 if you can find a way to hack the site.

Ecosia

Ecosia is a search engine that helps to save the environment by donating 80% of its income to planting trees in Brazil.

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Free Daily Ice Cream

All employees of Ben & Jerry’s get to take home 3 free pints of ice cream every single day!

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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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