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TIL Richard Montanez, a janitor at Frito-Lay, came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos after sprinkling chili powder on some Cheetos that were rejected, and he then proposed it to the CEO. He is now a prosperous CEO and motivational speaker, and a film about his life is in the works.

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