Which of these major e-commerce platforms began as a side project when its founder realized people were using his auction website to trade discontinued candy bars?

The world of e-commerce has transformed retail forever, but its beginnings weren't always smooth or predictable. This trivia question tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in online shopping history that changed how products are discovered and purchased globally. Do you know which groundbreaking e-commerce innovation emerged from an unexpected discovery?

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eBay (originally launched as AuctionWeb by Pierre Omidyar in 1995)
Amazon (originally planned as an online book exchange by Jeff Bezos)
Alibaba (initially conceived as a B2B marketplace for Chinese factory exports)
Etsy (first designed as a digital crafts fair for handmade furniture)