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Certain regions of the U.S. have always seemed to lure venturesome people more than others. At the beginning of the 20th century, many automotive pioneers came to Detroit. There they found a deep-waterport and a good railroad system that gave easy access to supplies of coal and iron and a convenient way to ship their new cars back to local markets. They also found a prosperous wagon-making industry with a pool of skilled craftsmen, as well as a bustling atmosphere that encouraged innovation and manufacturing...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Striking It Rich: A new breed of risk takers is betting on the high-technology future | 2/15/1982 | See Source »

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