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How Rich Was Hitler and Who Gets His Mein Kampf Royalties Today?

How Rich Was Hitler and Who Gets His Mein Kampf Royalties Today?

Jan 9, 2014

Many people don't realize that aside from being one of the most evil people in history, Adolf Hitler was one of the richest authors of all time. But how rich was he and who gets his royalties today?

Michael Kors: Knocking On The Door of the Billionaires Club

Michael Kors: Knocking On The Door of the Billionaires Club

Jan 2, 2014

Due to the surge in the performance of his stocks this past year, Michael Kors could be the fashion world's next billionaire.

How Much is IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Really Worth?

How Much is IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Really Worth?

Jan 1, 2014

Thanks to a dizzyingly complex corporate ownership infrastructure, the net worth of IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad is extremely difficult to pin down.

NFL Wide Receiver Andre Johnson Performed An Amazing Christmas Miracle Yesterday

NFL Wide Receiver Andre Johnson Performed An Amazing Christmas Miracle Yesterday

Dec 11, 2013

Yesterday, Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson performed an absolutely amazing Christmas miracle for a group of local at-risk kids. What? No I'm not crying. I was just chopping onions. Jeez.

Five Years Ago Today Bernie Madoff Was Arrested For Perpetrating A $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme

Five Years Ago Today Bernie Madoff Was Arrested For Perpetrating A $65 Billion Ponzi Scheme

Dec 11, 2013

On December 11th, 2008, the FBI arrested Bernie Madoff for orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history. How did Madoff get so much trust, money and power in the first place? How did it all go so terribly wrong?

How Ryan Seacrest Transformed Himself From Awkward Teenager To $250 Million Dollar Hollywood Mogul

How Ryan Seacrest Transformed Himself From Awkward Teenager To $250 Million Dollar Hollywood Mogul

Dec 5, 2013

In high school Ryan Seacrest was an awkward chubby teenager who couldn't land a date to save his life. Today he is one of the most powerful people in Hollywood with a personal net worth of $250 million. This is his story.

RIP Nelson Mandela

RIP Nelson Mandela

Dec 3, 2013

One of the greatest men who has ever lived, Nelson Mandela, passed away today at the age of 95. His influence on the planet will be felt for generations to come and his legacy will not be soon forgotten. Rest in peace..

Aaron Carter Files For Bankruptcy With Over $2 Million Worth Of Debt

Aaron Carter Files For Bankruptcy With Over $2 Million Worth Of Debt

Nov 21, 2013

In news that probably will not shock you at all, former child star Aaron Carter filed for bankruptcy earlier today.

Top Billionaires in The Music Industry

Top Billionaires in The Music Industry

Sep 11, 2013

Even though music sales are supposedly dead, there are still quite a few billionaires getting very rich off the music industry.

Generous Lenovo CEO Donates Entire $3.25 Million Bonus To His Employees

Generous Lenovo CEO Donates Entire $3.25 Million Bonus To His Employees

Sep 2, 2013

Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing has just donated his entire $3.25 million bonus to his hardest working factory employees. Best boss ever?

Charlie Sheen's $200 Million Anger Management Gamble

Charlie Sheen's $200 Million Anger Management Gamble

Aug 29, 2013

After getting fired from Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen took a very risky gamble with his new show Anger Management. But if the gamble pays off, he could be looking at a $200 million pay day soon. ***Update August 29*** Charlie just hit a very important $$$ milestone.

Who Is The Richest Batman Actor?

Who Is The Richest Batman Actor?

Aug 23, 2013

Yesterday Warner Brothers announced that Ben Affleck will be taking over the role of Batman. What do you think of this choice? And who is the richest Batman actor of all time?

Alex Rodriguez Desperately Trying To Retire To Save $114 Million Contract

Alex Rodriguez Desperately Trying To Retire To Save $114 Million Contract

Aug 1, 2013

If Alex Rodriguez can successfully exploit an obscure contract loophole, he can retire after one game this season and collect his full $114 million contract. If not, he might get suspended for steroids and get nothing.

49er Tarell Brown Forfeits $2 Million By Skipping Workout

49er Tarell Brown Forfeits $2 Million By Skipping Workout

Jul 26, 2013

San Francisco 49er Tarell Brown just found out the hard way that skipping a single pre-season team workout will cost him $2 million.

Can One Driven Billionaire Save the Motor City?

Can One Driven Billionaire Save the Motor City?

Jul 22, 2013

Can billionaire Dan Gilbert single handedly save Detroit? He already owns around $1 billion worth of downtown real estate and might use this bankruptcy as an opportunity to buy low and sell high.