Quirky

5 Quirky Businesses That Found the Perfect Niche
Quirky

5 Quirky Businesses That Found the Perfect Niche

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Want That Promotion? Rein in Your Quirks, and Be a True Team Player.

Want That Promotion? Rein in Your Quirks, and Be a True Team Player.

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Ben Kaufman's Quirky Is Officially Out of Money

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Creator of the Iconic Pink Plastic Flamingo Dies

Don Featherstone was 79. His kitschy lawn ornament is still standing.
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