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In the late 19th century on the Illinois River, which flows southwesterly through the state, decoys were carved by market gunners, who shot birds by the thousands and sold them to high-end restaurants like Chicago's Grand Pacific Hotel, which featured 20 species of game birds on its annual game-night menu.
FORBES: Magazine Article
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It sold thousands of items, from computer gear to golf balls, at low, often unprofitable, prices.
FORBES: The Death and Life of Buy.com
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They have already sold thousands of the dolls through their website, and shoppers have overwhelmed their offices with calls.
BBC: Dubya doll flies off shelves