STREET DOGS: Peter and Mark fighting supervillians
Peter Parker-Spider-Man deals with supervillains, just like Mark Zuckerberg
Adapted from The Reformed Broker: Quick origin story — High school student Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider on a field trip and develops superstrength and the amazing ability to crawl up walls. At first, he uses these powers to make a little cash on the amateur wrestling circuit. A robbery occurs and he stands aside. "Not my problem," he tells himself. But within hours the thugs he could’ve stopped end up killing his beloved Uncle Ben. Before his death, Ben manages to impart one gravely important message to his nephew: "With great power comes great responsibility." For Peter Parker-Spider-Man, this becomes a mantra. A recurring theme as the boy becomes a man and the man becomes a superhero. Here’s another origin story — College student Mark Zuckerberg builds a dating website out of his dorm room that develops into an amazing platform for communication for billions of people around the world. At first, he uses his power to make a little cash in the advertising game. An ...
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