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Quirky Ways People Have Gotten Rich

Unusual ways people have followed their passion to millions
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They struck it rich…could you? One mom made $2.6 million in a split second! A dad makes a cool $36 million a year, and she had a $203 million idea! Plus, is your trash treasure? Cash in big time!


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From following childhood dreams to rebounding after heartbreak, see how people—just like you—made millions in the most unusual ways! Could you be next?

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Original Air Date: Feburary 25, 2004
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