4 interesting things to know about Bill Gates

Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world, and there are a lot of myths and facts surrounding him. As the creator of Microsoft, Bill Gates has had massive success and is one of the best-known billionaires ever.

However, there are some quirky facts that you might like to know about Bill Gates. Check out the following 4 interesting things to know about Bill Gates.

1.   He takes a week off each year for thinking

Bill Gates has said that he takes a personal holiday for a week each year where he spends the time in personal contemplation, thinking about everything and everything. While most of us wish we could have more free time, how many of us would just spend the time thinking hard and not goofing off?

2.   He takes 10 to 15 books with him when he travels

Bill Gates, while a king of information technology, still loves the hardcover book. Everywhere he goes, he has 10 to 15 books being cycled within reach of him so that he always has fresh and relevant reading material available.

3.   He tried to fail a test on purpose

There was once a private school that Bill Gates did not want to attend, so he tried to intentionally fail and entry exam even though he was smart enough to pass it. However, he was unable to be stupid enough to fail even when he tried, and he managed to pass and get accepted.

4.   He has worked hard to try and eradicate polio

One of the best things Bill Gates has done with his wealth is double the amount researchers asked from him to fight polio. He believed that when he was asked for the initial sum that they were lowballing to get what they could, so he doubled it.