Elite beef
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently revealed that he is raising elite cattle to produce the highest quality beef in the world. The billionaire is going to feed the cows living at his estate macadamia nuts, the most expensive on the planet, and give them beer to drink. According to experts, this project is nothing more than "a billionaire's strange sideshow" and an unecological business idea.
High-speed vacuum train
More than a decade ago, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, was obsessed with the idea of creating a revolutionary form of transportation — Hyperloop. The concept involved using a special low-pressure tube to move capsules capable of transporting people or cargo at speeds of up to 1,500 km/h. In 2020, Hyperloop completed a trial of its first passenger ride, but the project was shut down three years later.
Giant 10,000-year clock
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested $42 million in a unique project called The Clock of the Long Now. It is a giant clock designed to run for the next 10,000 years without human intervention. Designed by Danny Hillis, it is intended as a monument to long-term thinking. The clock over 150 meters tall, powered by temperature changes, is being assembled inside a mountain in Texas. Critics consider The Long Now project one of the most unusual and ambitious endeavors of Jeff Bezos.
This month, the price of Bitcoin has soared to a record $89,000. Despite its constant volatility, BTC remains the most promising cryptocurrency since its debut in 2009. Many early investors who believed in Bitcoin's potential are now reaping the rewards of their foresight. Let's take a look at today's wealthiest crypto enthusiasts
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
