When it comes to putting on spectacular special events, the Universal Orlando Resort doesn't hold back. The resort is home to one of the nation's premier events with Halloween Horror Nights. But don't fear if you're not into fear (like Lily). Year-round, the resort hosts spectacular events from Mardi Gras to the debut of Christmas at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2017.
Kansas building to house Naismith's Rules. When David Booth shelled out $4.3 million to purchase James Naismithâs Original Rules of Basketball, the longtime Kansas donor made one request. Booth said he would donate the two-page, typewritten document to the University Kansas, where Naismith taught and coached.
Four years later, Jordan bought out the majority shareholder to become the first former NBA player to become the majority owner of a franchise. He bought in at the right time, as the values of NBA franchises have since skyrocketed, driving Jordanâs net worth past the $1 billion mark in 2015. In 2010, when he became the majority owner of the Hornets, the average value of an NBA franchise was $367 million.