[scientific proof that astrology is real and not some ridiculous myth]
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That was our finding after trolling through all the birth dates we've collected on the world's wealthiest.
So far, we have confirmed the birth dates for 613 of our 793 billionaires.
Of those, more than 70, or roughly 12%, were born between Aug. 23 and Sept. 22 [Virgo], making this earth sign the most common among billionaires.
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Hmm... Let's see, 100% divided by 12 months = 8.3% for each sign is to be expected, take a "representative sample" of 600ish billionaires.
Roughly 12% of that collection are "Virgo", therefore... what? Is that even statistically signficant, with that small a sampling?
Maybe I'd take my Skeptic Hat off for a few minutes if they managed to get the remaining 180 into the mix -- but of course, what if most of those 180 they haven't confirmed yet, what if they aren't Virgos, instead they make that 12% balance back to the expected average of around 8%? :P
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Forbes found examples of billionaires born under all 12 zodiac signs.
Aggressive Aries, who account for 8% of our list, include Microsoft's (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) Steve Ballmer and Ikea's Ingvar Kamprad;
idealistic Aquarians like Oprah Winfrey also make up 8%.
Scorpio has bragging rights as the sign of the world's richest man, Microsoft's Bill Gates.
"8%" eh? That number sounds familiar, where did I hear it... ;)
PS: nothing personal, obviously, for you posting this -- to be honet, I am quite surprised that the usually-respected Forbes would have such a puff piece :!:
By the beard of Zeus! The stars fortold me of such false prophecies! Now, how many billionaires are left handed and wear briefs?
I'm lefthanded... I'm wearing underwear... yep and they are clean!
*looks in wallet* Damn still not a millionare.
Oh well, its probably better this way. If I did win a million dollars I probably would have to change my underwear anyways.
Hehe