So Branson went to 86.1 kilometers of altitude and Bezos went to 107 kilometres.
This reminds me of the late 1920’s race to build the tallest building in Manhattan.
This reminds me of the late 1920’s race to build the tallest building in Manhattan.
Walter Chrysler planned an 808-feet tall monument embellished with gargoyles based on radiator ornaments from Chrysler’s cars.
But once a rival publicized a slightly higher structure, Chrysler had his architect secretly build a 185-foot spire which would bring the height of the Chrysler Building to 1,046 feet.
The spire, called “Vertex,” was hoisted into place on October 23, 1929.
That same day, Irving Fisher said, “Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.”
We all know what happened next.
That same day, Irving Fisher said, “Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.”
We all know what happened next.
The billionaire space race is more important than you think. 👇🏼 stray-reflections.com/article/198/Wh…
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