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Dogs, Cars and Bedrooms: Person-to-person Sharing Explodes

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Dogs, Cars and Bedrooms: Person-to-person Sharing Explodes
One of the biggest trends out there is sharing. People like Rob Gonzalez are making a living from renting out cars, formal clothes, rooms to vacationers, and even pets. It has become the norm: People using online sites to share what they have – in the tangible world – with strangers.

One of the biggest trends out there is sharing. People like Rob Gonzalez are making a living from renting out cars, formal clothes, rooms to vacationers, and even pets.

It has become the norm: People using online sites to share what they have – in the tangible world – with strangers.

Power tools, baby clothes for a special occasion, a personal loan – even a dog for those who want to test pet ownership. No longer does one need to buy these items, clogging up storage.

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