In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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The first guy to win Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (USA) used none of his lifelines until the final question, where he called his dad. During the call, he told his dad he didn't need any help on the final question, but he just wanted to let him know that he was about to win $1,000,000.
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Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne sold his 10% share in 1976 for $800. Today, it’s worth over $58 billion.
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Al Capone earned $105m per year from alcohol and rackets during the Prohibition era. Today, this would be equivalent to $1.4b per year.
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J.K. Rowling lost her billionaire status because she donated so much of her money to charity.
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The key to happiness is spending your money on experiences rather than possessions, according to studies.
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Bill Gates could give away 98% of his wealth and still be a billionaire.
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According to some estimates, Americans are sitting on $30 billion worth of unredeemed gift cards.
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