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Launched in 2017, this fund amassed $100 billion to invest in technology companies, making it the largest tech investment fund ever created. It has invested in numerous high-profile startups, significantly influencing the tech industry (Advisor Channel).

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Co-founder of the Girl Guides Association, which expanded globally and led to the creation of the Girl Scouts (rd) .

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XRP aims to facilitate quick and low-cost international money transfers. Its peak was during the first major crypto bull market.

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An AI-driven system for autonomous driving, providing features like lane keeping, automatic lane changes, and traffic-aware cruise control.

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A founder of Cubism, Picasso's prolific output includes iconic works like "Guernica" and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," revolutionizing modern art.

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Heidi, who is worth about $120 million, is known for her modeling work and television career, including hosting "Project Runway"

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Leeson’s speculative trading in the 1990s led to the collapse of Barings Bank, resulting in a loss of £827 million ($1.3 billion). His unauthorized trades in the futures market went undiscovered until it was too late (MarketBeat) (Strike) .

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QuarkCoin aimed to offer fast and secure transactions but struggled with low adoption and development activity. It has largely faded from the cryptocurrency landscape.

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Allen Stanford orchestrated a $7 billion Ponzi scheme through his offshore bank, Stanford International Bank. He promised high returns on certificates of deposit but used new investments to pay off earlier investors. Stanford was arrested in 2009 and sentenced to 110 years in prison.

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Charles Ponzi, an Italian con artist, promised investors a 50% return on investments in international postal reply coupons. He used new investors' money to pay off earlier investors, leading to significant financial losses when the scheme collapsed in 1920. This scheme is where the term "Ponzi scheme" originates

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Whitman was convicted in 2012 of insider trading for using non-public information to trade stocks. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

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Ginkgo Bioworks specializes in using synthetic biology to create custom microorganisms for various applications, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals

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Taj Mahal, Agra, India: The Taj Mahal is a magnificent white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Mark Zuckerberg: Co-founder of Facebook and a notable philanthropist

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Kevin Poulsen: Poulsen, also known as "Dark Dante," hacked into various systems, including those of radio stations, to win a Porsche. He is now a journalist and cybersecurity expert.

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Regulatory changes or government policies: Changes in regulations or government policies can impact a company's operations and profitability, causing its stock prices to drop.

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Reed Hastings - Co-founder of Netflix, an immensely popular streaming service with a website and app that delivers movies and TV shows.

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United States: The Grand Canyon, New York City's Times Square, and the beaches of Hawaii are iconic attractions in the United States.

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Ripple: Ripple, as an international payment and settlement system, has inspired many banking and online payment systems.

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Cobo Vault: Offering military-grade security, this hardware wallet includes features like self-destruct mechanisms and tamper-proof packaging.

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