A Complete List of the Richest People Throughout History

Andrew Carnegie

By founding the Carnegie Steel Company, Andrew Carnegie sealed his fate as one of the richest men who would ever live. He made about $310 billion by today’s standards, Steel was the first billion-dollar company in the world!

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The More You Know

  • The word "kimono" means "a thing to wear."
  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
  • Dueling is legal in Paraguay, as long as both parties have been registered as blood donors.
  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
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