Two teenage boys, Andrew Masters and Alan Whitman, created a smelly product called Liquid Assets, which became a prank sensation and eventually led to a successful business. They used their chemistry set to create the product, which was initially used to play pranks on their coworkers. However, it eventually gained popularity and was used by people in various ways, including as a prank for a radio show. The product's success led to a business partnership with Amazon and eventually, the boys were able to quit their day jobs and focus on their business full-time.
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