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FedEx was ,000 from collapse. Its founder took the cash to a Vegas blackjack table.

In 1974, FedEx had $5,000 left in the bank and a $24,000 fuel bill due Monday. Founder Fred Smith took the cash to Las Vegas, played blackjack, and walked out w…

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