For many hundreds of years, people have strived for wealth. Money owns the imagination of every person in the world. Below we present the Top 10 millionaires who, thanks to just one idea, gained wealth and worldwide fame.
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1. Joy Mangano. Mop mechanism
Joy Mangano has created the Miracle Mop, a unique touchless squeegee mechanism. The woman sold her invention through a TV shop and in 1995 she received her first million. Since then, Joy has invented and patented over a hundred different utilities, including non-slip hangers, fragrances, organizer bags, and more. And in 2015, a whole film was shot about this woman with Jennifer Lawrence in the title role.
2. Guy Laliberté. Cirque du Soleil
Guy Laliberté was a street performer. One day he came up with the idea of organizing his own circus, and so in 1984 the famous Cirque du Soleil appeared, famous for original productions with amazingly complex numbers. This idea brought its creator several billion dollars and allowed Guy to become one of the space tourists.
3. Richard James. Spring
It is impossible to imagine our nostalgic 90s without Slinky's rainbow spring. It was invented by Richard James in 1943. He worked as a marine engineer and designed a device for measuring the power of ships. A spring that accidentally fell and walked on the ground laid the foundation for a large and successful business. Initially, the spring was produced from black metal, and then it acquired color and even various forms.
4. Gary Dahl. Pet rock
A joke started Pet Rock's success. The future founder of the company decided that it would be fun to have ordinary stones as pets. This idea took off in 1975 and earned Gary a million dollars. The stones were sold in cardboard boxes with holes and lay in a nest of straw. The manual that came with the kit explained how to take care of your pet, walk it and what to do if it gets sick or dies ... Since 2012, Pet Rock has been gaining popularity again.
5. Byron Reese. Letters from Santa
Byron founded SantaMail in 2001. He found an address at the North Pole (a city in Alaska) and sends letters from Santa Claus to children at the request of parents. The stamp on the letter and the stamp of even the most distrustful will convince that the message was indeed sent by Santa himself. The cost of the service is about $ 10.
6. Roni Di Lullo. Glasses for dogs
The idea to create Doggles came to Ronnie in 1997, after he noticed that his dog was squinting in the bright sun. Tests have been carried out and the ideal anatomical design has been developed, which conforms to the shape of the dog's head, does not interfere with it and perfectly protects the eyes. Roni now not only makes millions, but also continues to create useful things for pets.
7. Ken Aroni. Bones of desires
In the United States, there is a tradition of breaking turkey thymus bones on Thanksgiving Day. Whoever has a large part in his hands will have his desire fulfilled. Ken Aroni thought that everyone should have the opportunity to make a wish on a holiday, and organized in 1999 the production and sale of "bones" at $ 3 apiece. Already in 2006, Aroni became a millionaire.
8. John White. Billy bob teeth
In 1993, John White came up with the idea to create false teeth that can turn anyone into a redneck. This fun idea has grown into a large company that has already sold over 20 million Billy Bob teeth in various designs and other things. By the way, the popular teat teats for babies also belong to this company.
9. Joe Pelletier. Billy Bigmouth Bass
The funny Big Mouth Billy Bass that hangs on the wall as a decoration was invented by Joe Pelletier in 1998. The fish is attached to the board, and when turned on, it wiggles its tail and sings songs, opening its mouth. Billy has several compositions in his repertoire, and he has become a kind of element of mass culture - he can be seen in various films.
10. Gary Clegg. Blanket with sleeves
Gary once solved the problems of everyone who doesn't want to get their hands out from under the blanket and made a blanket with sleeves. This is how Slanket was founded in 2005. Since its inception, the firm has sold millions of slunket fleece blankets, which cost about $ 35 each.
