Bill Gates's farmland produces McDonald's fries — and 4 other fascinating facts from a new book on the ex-Microsoft CEO

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Bill Gates, Co-Chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation attends the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 17, 2024.
A new book on Bill Gates sheds light on his influence in tech, philanthropy, and more.

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Melinda French Gates's visit to Jeffrey Epstein's home with then-husband Bill Gates left her 'unsettled,' new book says

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Melinda French Gates said she only met Jeffrey Epstein once, and a new book says it left her "unsettled."

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Warren Buffett reveals about $600 million of his wealth isn't in Berkshire Hathaway stock

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Warren Buffett.

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Melinda French Gates explains why she's leaving the foundation she started with Bill Gates 3 years after their divorce

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Melinda Gates is focusing on women's and girls' issues in "a new chapter" of her philanthropy.

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Warren Buffett celebrates Thanksgiving with a nearly $900 million gift - and details what will happen to his fortune after his death

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Warren Buffett.

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Bill Gates' former assistant is the world's 5th-richest person - and he's close to overtaking the Microsoft cofounder

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Steve Ballmer.

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