Mind‑Blowing Facts About Billionaires (and Why They’re Not Boring)
We usually hear the headline: “Harvard drop‑outs become fortune builders.” But there’s more beneath the surface. Let’s dig into the quirks that make these tycoons truly fascinating.
-
Bill Gates
Knee‑deep in a $86 bn ocean, Gates is a global philanthropist—thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Yet, the tech mogul once got a traffic ticket on a Harvard campus. Picture? Check it out.
-
Warren Buffett
The “Oracle of Omaha” is easier to spot in a suit than a startup. Did you know 94% of his $78.1 bn fortune came after he turned 60? That means the majority of his wealth was earned in the “golden years.”
-
Amancio Ortega
The founder of Zara, the king of fast fashion, dominates retail wealth at $75.4 bn. What fuels his humility? He swaps the red carpet for a cafeteria stall and sits in the same lunch room as designers, fabric analysts, and buyers.
-
Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook’s name came from the dorm, but the all‑blue theme isn’t a mere design choice—Zuckerberg is red‑green colorblind. He swears blue is the “richest” hue he can see. His wealth? $74.5 bn.
-
Thai Lee
Tech tycoon, 1.6 bn‑worth, screams modest. She handles her own calendar, books travel, and files documents—her manager? She herself.
-
Carlos Slim Helu
From a Mexican mogul to a 33‑hour work‑week champion! He’s banking $64.8 bn and promotes a 3‑day week for a richer life experience.
Stay in the loop—get real‑time updates straight to your phone. Subscribe now and never miss a mind‑blowing moment.
