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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 |
An American billion trillion is a 1 with 21 0's... (10^21) (at least, according to the Dutch newssite...)
I find it weird that such a number can have several meanings...