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TIL about the Nissan S Cargo. (Yes, it looks like a snail)

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OGala TIL although "The Art of War" is popular among businessmen, the actual Chinese classic for business is "The Book of Swindles." Written by a travelling merchant in 1617 and using actual court cases as examples, it mainly discussed how to avoid swindles AND how to commit it vs. your business rivals.
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