Electrifying Facts About Elon Musk
When Elon Musk began his career as an entrepreneur he set out to accomplish the following goals: make internet banking easier, stop global warming, and make humans a multi-planetary species.
So far he seems to be well on his way to accomplishing all his goals and more. Enjoy these facts about the life and endeavours of billionaire, genius, philanthropist, and all-around "world betterer" Elon Musk.
Elon Musk Facts
1. Wunderkin
Elon Musk created a video game at the young age of 12. It was a basic computer game called “Blastar,” similar to the popular game Space Invaders. He sold the rights to the game for $500. It can still be found online today.
2. Give the man a star on Hollywood blvd!
Musk is no stranger the the entertainment industry. Musk has appeared in several television shows including the Big Bang Theory and the Simpsons.
Musk has also produced several films including the 2005 film Thank You for Smoking, which he produced with PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.
3. Who’s laughing now?
It may be hard to imagine, but a young Elon Musk was victim to severe bullying. As a young child growing up in South Africa Musk reported that he was bullied throughout his childhood.
He was even hospitalized once after a group of mean lads threw him down a flight of stairs.
