10 Things You Didn't Know About Warren Buffett's Company, Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett is an amazing fellow who built his wealth on his own, starting by selling bottles of soda and newspapers when he was a child. Over decades, he became one of the world's wealthiest people. You may know that the company he has helmed since 1965 is Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). But you may not know that when he took over the company, it was an ailing textile enterprise -- which he transformed into a much bigger and broader business.

There are lots of other things you probably don't know about Berkshire Hathaway. Here's a look at 10 of them. After learning more about the company, you may find that you want to invest in it.

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