I just learned this, thanks to Vicki at Just in from Cowtown: Bill Gates is no longer the world's richest man. Ikea founder Ingmar Kamprad is now worth $6 billion more.
(ahem)
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Some of you feel sorry for Bill Gates. That is because you are crazy! I got where I am by making durable furniture that could be assembled by a single Allen wrench. There will be no bugs on my Lak tables! You will need no security patches on your Poangs! And as you can see, that is much better!
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