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Bill Gates--builder of empires, incenter of toilets, changer of education systems--is one prolific polymath.

So perhaps it's not surprising that he's drawn to another of history's most famous multitaskers.

How so? When we met with the nerd-philanthropist-titan earlier this year, he showed us his "endearingly wonky" side, a veteran geek given to graphs, gadgets, and world-changing aspirations. In a new profile on 60 Minutes, he opened up about an important personal inspiration and possession: one of Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Why Bill Gates Bought Da Vinci's Notebooks | Fast Company | Business + Innovation