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#149 The Big Rich (Oil Billionaires)

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The Rise and Fall of Texas Oil: A Legacy of Fortune

This chapter delves into the inception of the oil industry during the Texas oil boom, focusing on the contrast between independent wildcatters and major oil companies. It highlights Howard Hughes Sr.'s innovative contributions to drilling technology and reflects on the industry's cyclical nature, pondering the possibilities of future oil discoveries.

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