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You all know Victor Kiam, the guy who liked his new shaver so much he bought the company
You all know Victor Kiam, the guy who liked his new shaver so much he bought the company

You all know Victor Kiam, the guy who liked his new shaver so much he bought the company

Date4/3/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: You all know Victor Kiam, the guy who liked his new shaver so much he bought the company. Now he tells how he made it work.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0059750F
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