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A worn old book found in a Michigan State University donation bin turned out to be an incredibly rare 17th-century text worth tens of thousands.

Old newspapers once cost mere cents, and today some of their front pages are worth thousands for the power they hold. Collectors are actively chasing headlines that informed the people about wars ending or tragedies unfolding.

These simple inventions will make you scratch your head and think, "Well, I could have thought of that"...Only, you didn't.

There has been as many as 48 recessions in United States history. While most are said to only last about a year, there have been some that have dragged on for over three—causing devastating consequences for the American people. Uncover the worst recessions the United States has ever experienced, and what caused them.

Well, unfortunately for these companies, they made some of the worst business decisions in history. Buckle up, because these are facepalm-worthy.

Major corporations seem so stable. That's why shocking corporate meltdowns are so compelling. Here are 10 of the worst ever.