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Originally Posted by kacir
Uh ...
How much do you think a Billion is?
In Europe, most people would say it is million millions, that is 1 000 000 000 000 or 10^12
In USA, however a Billion is a thousand millions, that is 1 000 000 000 or 10^9
Could that be a reason why there are many more billionaires in USA
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_and_short_scales
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in this context it does not really matter, the sum is unrealistic (even in an attempt to make a point), and probably will be laughed out of court and only likely to benefit his legal representatives ?.