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Edgar Cayce founded a completely unsuccessful oil company

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Being known for accessing universal knowledge doesn't automatically translate to geological competence. He actively tried to use his unique talents to locate crude oil reserves in Texas, drilling multiple dry wells and entirely bankrupting the corporation.

Edgar Cayce founded a completely unsuccessful oil company
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