A Complete List of the Richest People Throughout History

Amancio Ortega

With a net worth $70 billion, the founder of Zara is the second wealthiest person in Europe. He is famously private and has only been interviewed three times.

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The More You Know

  • Nintendo was founded in 1889. Before it sold video games, the Japanese company specialized in playing cards.
  • Bubble wrap was originally designed to be used as wallpaper.
  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • During your lifetime, you will spend around seventy-nine days brushing your teeth.
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