Wealth of 85 Richest People Equal to That of Poorest 3.5bn
The combined wealth of the 85 richest people is equal to that of poorest 3.5 billion --half of the world's population.
Bill Gates Continued to Fly Coach Until 1997
Bill Gates continued to fly coach until 1997, when his net worth was already US$36 billion.
Is Bill Gates the Richest Man in the World?
If Gates spent $1 million a day, it would take him more about 400 years to spend his fortune, according to Business Insider calculations.