PlacesMind-BlowingIn 2000, China had zero billionaires. By 2024, it had over 800 billionaires, the second-highest number in the world after the United States.1741k15 years ago
HistoryInterestingOil tycoon, John D. Rockefeller, was the world's first billionaire.722k17 years ago
PlacesMind-BlowingThe world's ten richest billionaires have more combined wealth than the 40 poorest countries' annual GDP.631k17 years ago
EntertainmentInspiringJ.K. Rowling became the first person to fall off the Forbes billionaire list primarily due to charitable giving, donating over $160 million to causes including children's welfare and multiple sclerosis research.292k12 years ago
PlacesMind-BlowingBill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and still be a billionaire.182k12 years ago