Paul Allen
publication date: Thursday, March 5, 2009 (part of Round XXXVIII)
category: Business
clue: Some people make money just to give it away.
explanation: Allen co-founded Microsoft and became one of the richest men, and richest philanthropists, in the world. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Amy Austin
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