Get ready to think differently as we delve into the life and legacy of one of the most influential innovators of our time: Steve Jobs. From his trailblazing work at Apple to his indelible impact on the tech industry and beyond, we’re taking a deep dive into the fascinating facts that shaped Jobs’ remarkable career. Whether you’re an Apple enthusiast or simply curious about the man behind the iconic products, these 25 Steve Jobs facts will provide valuable insight into the visionary mind that revolutionized the way we live, work, and communicate. So, put on your black turtleneck, grab your iPhone, and join us on this inspiring journey through the life of Steve Jobs. It’s time to uncover these 25 intriguing facts that will leave you in awe of this tech legend.
1-5 Important Facts About Steve Jobs
1. Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, was adopted, and his biological father was Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian Muslim.
2. Despite his iconic role in the tech industry, Steve Jobs never personally wrote a single line of programming code.
3. Steve Jobs was dyslexic, a condition that affects reading and writing.
4. Every Apple iPhone ad displays the time as 9:41 AM, which was the time Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007.
5. When shown the first prototype of Apple’s iPod, Steve Jobs dropped it in an aquarium and used the air bubbles to demonstrate that there was empty space and that it could be made smaller.
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6. On one occasion, Steve Jobs gifted a secretary who was late for work with a set of keys to a brand new Jaguar, saying: “Here, don’t be late anymore.”
7. According to Kindle highlights, the Bible, Steve Jobs’ biography, and The Hunger Games are among the most highlighted books.
8. Bill Gates wrote a letter to his rival Steve Jobs while Jobs was dying, and Jobs kept it by his bed.
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9. Two years before his death from cancer, Steve Jobs declined a partial liver transplant offered by Tim Cook, who is now the CEO of Apple.
10. Steve Jobs’ grave is unmarked, and its location has not been disclosed.
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11. When Apple started assigning employee numbers, Steve Jobs was offended that Steve Wozniak received #1 while he got #2. Jobs believed he should be second to no one, so he chose #0 instead.
12. A rare Apple-1 computer, built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Jobs’ garage in 1976, was sold at an auction in 2014 for a staggering $905,000.
13. Ashton Kutcher, who portrayed Steve Jobs in the movie jOBS, tried Jobs’ fruitarian diet to prepare for the role but ended up in the hospital due to disrupted pancreas levels.
14. Steve Jobs claimed that taking LSD was a profound experience and one of the most-important things in his life.
15. Steve Jobs requested five different oxygen masks while on his deathbed so he could choose one with the best design.
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16. In his teenage years, Steve Jobs traveled to India in search of enlightenment and returned as a Buddhist.
17. Steve Jobs famously withdrew only $1 as his annual salary from Apple’s account during his time as CEO, displaying his unique approach to compensation.
18. Steve Jobs had a reputation for parking his Mercedes in handicapped parking spots, which was a controversial and often criticized behavior.
19. Surprisingly, Steve Jobs had a fear of buttons.
20. Steve Jobs would get a new Mercedes every six months because, in California, a car didn’t need a license plate until it was six months old.
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21. The majority of Steve Jobs’ wealth came from his shares in Disney, not Apple.
22. Due to concerns about his personal hygiene, Steve Jobs was once asked to work the night shift at Atari.
23. During their college years, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sold “blue boxes,” illegal technology that allowed people to make free long-distance calls.
24. Steve Jobs attempted to donate a computer to every school in America, but when the government did not cooperate (thinking it was a marketing ploy), he donated them to 10,000 schools in California.
25. Steve Jobs adopted a vegan diet because he believed it would eliminate the need for regular bathing.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 25 Interesting Steve Jobs facts for kids.
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