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that in 1961, Thomas Monaghan got half-ownership of Domino s , now one of the largest pizza companies in the world. All he had to give in return was his used Volkswagen Beetle car.

Jun 25, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that in 1961, Thomas Monaghan got half-ownership of “Domino’s”, now one of the largest pizza companies in the world. All he had to give in return was his used Volkswagen Beetle car.

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