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As a kid, I was fascinated with mythology, Greek, Roman, and Norse. I couldn’t get enough of Zeus, Neptune, Thor, and their companion gods and goddesses. In reading the stories, I was fascinated by fate and the gods' role. When I asked my high school teacher which of the two...

As of January 10, 2024, Li Xiting was the wealthiest person in Singapore, with an estimated net worth of 14.5 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Goh Cheng Liang (No. 2, $13.1 billion), Wee Cho Yaw (No. 3, $7.2 billion); and Philip Ng (No. 4, $7.2 billion). Robert Ng is the fifth-richest person in Singapore,...

As of January 10, 2024, Andrey Melnichenko was the wealthiest person in Russia, with an estimated net worth of 24.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Vladimir Lisin (No. 2, $24.8 billion), Leonid Mikhelson (No. 3, $24.1 billion); and Vagit Alekperov (No. 4, $23.7 billion). Vladimir Potanin is the fifth-richest person in Russia, with...

As of January 10, 2024, Manuel Villar was the wealthiest person in the Philippines, with an estimated net worth of 9.8 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Enrique Razon Jr (No. 2, $8.4 billion), Ramon Ang| (No. 3, $3.5 billion); and Lucio Tan (No. 4, $2.4 billion). Hans Sy is the fifth-richest person in the...

As of January 10, 2024, Ivar Tollefsen was the wealthiest person in Norway, with an estimated net worth of 7.9 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Andreas Halvorsen (No. 2, $5.9 billion), Odd Reitan (No. 3, $5.2 billion); and Kjell Inge Rokke (No. 4, $5.0 billion). Gustav Magnar Witzoe is the fifth-richest person in...

As of January 10, 2024, Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken was the wealthiest person in the Netherlands, with an estimated net worth of 14.1 billion U.S. dollars, followed by Frits Goldschmeding (No. 2, $6.1 billion), Wim van der Leegte (No. 3, $3.7 billion); and Hans Melchers (No. 4, $2.5 billion). Arnout Schuijff is the fifth-richest person...

As of January 10, 2024, Carlos Slim Helu was the wealthiest person in Mexico, with an estimated net worth of 102.2 billion U.S. dollars, followed by German Larrea Mota Velasco (No. 2, $28.9 billion), Ricardo Salinas Pliego (No. 3, $13.4 billion); and Alejandro Bailleres Gual (No. 4, $8.2 billion). Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala is...

As of January  9, 2024, Elon Musk has a net worth of US$245.6 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the automotive industry. Stefan Quandt follows in second place with $25.5 billion, while Susanne Klatten ranks third with $24.5 billion, and Robin Zeng comes in fourth with $21.7 billion. The...

As of January 9, 2024, Diane Hendricks has a net worth of US$20.7 billion, making her the wealthiest person in the construction and engineering industry. Nassef Sawiris follows in second place with $7.2 billion, while Anthony Bamford ranks third with $6.9 billion, and Thomas Schmidheiny comes in fourth with $6.6...

As of January 9, 2024, Low Tuck Kwong has a net worth of US$28.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the energy industry. Harold Hamm follows in second place with $25.2 billion, while Leonid Mikhelson ranks third with $24.1 billion, and Vagit Alekperov comes in fourth with $23.7 billion....