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The TGV

Wikipedia, citing the Streets Blog:

In 2007, the SNCF generated profits of €1.1 billion (approximately US$1.75 billion, £875 million) driven largely by higher margins on the TGV network

Huh, you invest in a superior form of transport and you make money too? Who would have thought!?

Las Vegas Police getting free Cybertrucks

The Guardian, 2025-12-28:

“They represent something far bigger than just a police car,” Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a recent press conference showcasing the vehicles. “They represent innovation.”

Innovation including production quality and safety concerns!

Get crunk with synergistic effervescence

Matt Mullenweg, 2026-03-12:

With the rise of GLP-1 drugs, there’s a trend that magnums are being ordered at clubs to meet minimums but left unfinished.

I think there’s a space for an ultra-high-end wellness drink at clubs. Imagine Erewhon meets Magic Mind meets Kin, maybe with some effervescence. An elixir that comes out with sparklers but makes you feel great with nootropics not hungover. Priced at hundreds of dollars retail so thousands at a club. It could even be a cold chain, with the freshest ingredients that need to be preserved.

Let’s do some turmeric-ginger-cayenne shots and get crunk.

I... what? The rich live in a different world.