The Wealthiest Americans Ever (graph)

[accadacca]

Bill Gates is #5.

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/business/20070715_GILDED_GRAPHIC.html

[Alex]

Very cool article, thanks for sharing

[Iceaxe]

Interesting.... :popcorn:

[MY T PIMP]

It looks like the late 1800s and the start of the industrial revolution was the time to make money. Man just think where we would be with out capitalism right now. "Probably riding a wagon to work, and dieing in our 50s, Hey but at least we would have free health care." :ne_nau:

[gonzo]

Seems to me that having impressive facial hair increases your odds of being extremely wealthy. I'm going to start working on some awesome mutton chops.