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Unknown Billionaires

Emporer Musa of Malian Empire showered gold on his people and build new mosques every week. His wealth caused ripples in the entire region, hyperinflating the economy.

Likewise, there have been many billionaires that have caused bankruptcies and windfalls of entire countries, much before our times.

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"I always say, 'People first, then money, then things.'" ~ Suze Orman

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