Elon Musk, the sometimes-reckless tech and space pioneer, is no stranger to controversy and drama. He's currently the third richest man in the world with a stunning net worth of around $193 billion (£154bn), according to Forbes. But juggernaut bank balance aside, who's the real Elon Musk? 

From his early start in coding to his influence over the world's most powerful people, read on to discover 26 surprising facts you might not know about the billionaire. All dollar amounts are in US dollars.