Find out what are the unusual hobbies of 11 famous people
1 - Richard Branson
The great British businessman, who owns a fortune of nearly $ 5 billion, says he likes to learn new things every day, but among his favorite hobbies is certainly playing chess. “I think chess is perhaps the best game in the world. It combines great aspects of different sports: tactics, planning, bravery and risk taking. What's more, you can have a cup of tea and often engage in conversation while playing! ”
2 - Jack Dorsey
The Twitter CEO said he likes to devote each day of his life to a different theme. Saturdays, however, are truly sacred: on this day of the week he really likes to go for long walks and trails.
3 - Meryl Streep
This talented and successful actress has stated that when she has some free time, she likes to knit - in fact, she herself knitted the shawl she used in the 2008 movie “Doubt”. For her, knitting is a therapeutic activity. which, when she does, organizes her thoughts and helps her contemplate life.
4 - Bill Gates
Microsoft's dad really likes to play Bridge, which is a card game, and is also a tennis fan. Moreover, when you have free time, you want to be close to your children.
5 - George W. Bush
The American politician is also an artist, and when he is foolish, he devotes his time to painting. The hobbie is relatively new, as he began learning painting techniques in 2009, but since then has had a collection of animal paintings, landscapes and portraits from at least 30 world leaders.
6 - Tom Hanks
The actor likes to collect old typewriters, and this is a hobby he has had since 1978. In addition to having his own collection of gadgets, Hanks likes to use the machines as well, claiming to be fascinated by the noise of keyboards. "A note of thanks resonates with the same weight as a masterpiece, " he said in a publication in The New York Times.
7 - Sergey Brin
One of those responsible for the existence of Google is also a great adventurer and always enjoys extreme sports like skydiving, flying trapeze and roller hockey.
8 - Marissa Mayer
The Yahoo CEO also likes to devote her time to cooking, especially if it comes to baking cakes. “I think it's because I'm very scientific. The best cooks are chemists, ”she said, who has already created bold cupcake recipes. About his hobbie, Mayer said keeping him aids in his work, since as a cook he can usually see things in an innovative way.
9 - Steve Wozniak
The Apple Guru likes to play polo in a slightly more exotic way: on a segway! The game takes place in four stages and has five players in each team. The goal is to steal the opponents' rubber ball.
10 - Tim Gunn
The icon of the fashion world devotes his Sundays to visiting the Metropolitan Museum: "I stay there basically until the museum is about to close, " he once told The New York Times. The trip to the museum has a preparation ritual, since, to get there, he walks through Central Park, which is another thing he likes to do. “I am a great lover of art. I go to the Greek and Roman galleries first, ”he said, who always chooses a specific object to admire for hours with each visit.
11 - Angelina Jolie
The actress, activist and teacher hobbie collect knives and razors. The custom was inherited from his mother, who had done the same since she was a child. The hobbie is now also a part of her son Maddox's life - she explains, however, that he only collects those who have no point or thread, so as not to get hurt, and that the two always talk about violence.
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And you, do you have any different hobbies? Tell us in the comments!
* Posted on 7/15/2016
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