More than a decade ago, in late 1990s, being an Internet investor was something more than just a rewarding hobby. For many of the 'fearless and greedy', it was a straight and sure path to fame and glory. The Internet (which in fact appeared much earlier) was on its onset, and numerous dot-com companies flourished. Late 1990s were by far not bad for 'tech' companies as well, which gained a lot too. In the years to come, one of them made it to the Guinness World Records, while another - to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
