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In 2000, Enron and Blockbuster signed a 20-year exclusive deal to provide movie on-demand services. They ended their partnership 8 months later.

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Fun Fact: In 2000, Enron and Blockbuster signed a “20-year exclusive deal” to provide movie on-demand services. They ended their partnership 8 months later.

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