He Even Has a Species Named After Him
A group of international paleontologists discovered a new species of hermit crab on the same day Jackson died. The team were celebrating their find in a restaurant in Alsasua, Spain when they saw news of his death on a nearby television. They named their discovery Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni in his honor.
He Set a Record For Giving Away Money
A noted philanthropist, Jackson donated more than $500 million to various foundations, and he is noted as the entertainer who supported the most charity organizations by Guinness World Records. He won numerous awards for his humanitarian efforts.
