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9 things that surprised us in 2018, according to Bill and Melinda Gates

Philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates (R) and his wife Melinda listen to the speech by French President Francois Hollande, prior to being awarded Commanders of the Legion of Honor at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Kamil Zihnioglu/Pool - RC1D4D871240

It's been an eventful year for Bill and Melinda. Image: REUTERS/Kamil Zihnioglu/Pool

Bill Gates
Melinda Gates
Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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