7 Fascinating Secrets About Bill Gates You’ve Never Heard

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Bill Gates wrote his first computer program at age 13, showing his early passion for technology.

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Gates left Harvard University in 1975 to co-found Microsoft, choosing entrepreneurship over formal education.

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At 17, Gates and Paul Allen made their first software sale—a version of BASIC for the Altair 8800 computer.

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In 1987, Gates became the youngest billionaire at the age of 31.

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, established in 2000, is the largest private charitable foundation globally.

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As a child, Gates was considered a "troublemaker" at school, often challenging the status quo.

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Gates is an avid reader who reads about 50 books a year, often recommending his favorites on his blog.

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Top 9 Decisions that will define your Journey

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