HP, Google, Microsoft, and Apple have one thing in common – apart from the obvious that they are IT companies. They were all started in garages.
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Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in Kaifeng, China is considered the world’s oldest operating restaurant, first opening in 1153 AD during the Jing Dynasty.
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The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer.
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Amazon sells more e-books than printed books.
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There’s a company that provides private flights for individuals who want to join the “mile high club”. For $425.00 you get a 1 hour flight, chocolates, champagne, and a curtain.
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Dell Computers was started by a 19 year old with only $1,000.
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Japan is the largest exporter of frog's legs.
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The Shell Oil Company began as a novelty shop in London that sold sea shells.
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