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How One Family Ended Up Owning The Largest Supply Of Oil In The World – And Accidentally Became Trillionaires
Imagine being born into a family so rich, your monthly allowance is tied to the global price of oil. This is the unbelievable true story of the House of Saud—the royal dynasty that turned sand into trillions and built the most lucrative family business in history.
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Despite Generating Over a Billion Dollars, Elvis Wasn't Nearly as Rich as You Might Think When He Died
Elvis Presley made over a billion dollars during his lifetime, but when he died, he had a relatively small net worth. This is the jaw-dropping story of how one man quietly siphoned away the King's fortune.
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Vinnie Johnson Earned $6 Million In The NBA, Then Built A $3 Billion Dollar Automotive Empire
Vinnie Johnson earned just $6 million during his 12-year NBA career—but after retiring, he quietly built a $500 million fortune as the founder of a $3 billion automotive empire. While other athletes chased endorsements, Vinnie chased factories—and became one of the richest former players in sports history.
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Which Actors And Films Have Won The Most Academy Awards?
So many fun Oscar factoids in this article! The oldest winner, the youngest winner, the most wins…Everything you could ever want to know about the Academy Awards!
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Actresses Rooney And Kate Mara Are Heirs To Not One But TWO Multi-Billion Dollar NFL Dynasties
Rooney and Kate Mara aren't just Hollywood stars—they're also heirs to two of the most powerful families in NFL history.
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'I'm in ruins.' Teary Eyed Mike Lindell Tells Judge Breaks Over Financial "Insolvency"
Once worth hundreds of millions thanks to a thriving empire of pillows, Mike Lindell just told a judge he was "in ruins" and financially insolvent.
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Who Are the Richest Royal Families in the World?
From trillion-dollar oil dynasties to centuries-old European monarchies with secretive fortunes, these are the richest royal families in the world today. Their palaces, private jets, and sovereign wealth funds make even billionaire CEOs look modest by comparison.
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How The Vanderbilts Went From The Richest Family In The World To Mostly Broke In Just A Few Generations
The Vanderbilts built one of the greatest fortunes in American history—then managed to blow it all in just six generations. This is the jaw-dropping story of how a family went from owning Fifth Avenue to not a single millionaire among them.
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The 10 Richest Families in America (2025 Edition)
America's wealthiest families aren't just rich — they're dynasties. From Walmart to candy, oil, and fried chicken, these ten familes control empires worth billions… and they're only getting richer.
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Imagine Getting Fired From Google NINE DAYS Before The IPO Was Announced
Getting fired is never fun. It's especially un-fun when getting fired also costs you a massive fortune and sets off a lengthy and painful lawsuit.
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In 1999, A Recently-Divorced Masseuse Took A Part-Time Gig At A Tiny Startup Called Google. Guess How That Turned Out…
In 1999, a recently divorced masseuse took a $450-a-week job at a weird little startup she'd never heard of. That company was Google — and her stock options made her a multimillionaire.
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In 2001, The President Of Sega Did Something Completely Unimaginable To Save The Company From Bankruptcy (And Then He Dropped Dead)
The Sega Corporation is considered one of the most successful software developers around, but that wasn't always the case. The story of their rise from the ashes comes with a footnote of tragedy.
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The Insane True-Life Story Of John Holmes: One-Time King Of Adult Movies
Before there was Ron Jeremy, before there was James Deen, there was John Holmes, the one-time king of adult movies.
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The Insane Life Story Of Eddie Nash: L.A.'s Most Notorious 1970s Gangster
You might remember the tweaked out drug dealer in Boogie Nights who danced around to "Sister Christian." Word is, he was based on Eddie Nash.
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Visualizing $1 Million, $100 Million, $1 Billion and $1 Trillion In Cash
Ever wondered what $1 million — or even $1 trillion — in cold, hard cash actually looks like? We broke it down bill by bill, stack by stack, to show you just how mind-blowingly massive these fortunes really are.