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    From Seashells to Oil Empire

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    Discover how Shell evolved from a Victorian seashell import business to a global energy giant, tracing its iconic logo, Dutch merger, and century-long journey through oil booms, crises, and environmental challenges.

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    From Seashells to Oil Empire

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