A Complete List of the Richest People Throughout History

Cornelius’ Legacy

Cornelius donated a million dollars to Bishop Holland Nimmons McTyeire to found Vanderbilt University. At that point in history, that was the largest donation to ever be made.

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The More You Know

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  • The woolly mammoth survived until Egyptian times.
  • Indonesia has the shortest population.
  • Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
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