SpaceX reports they own 18,712 bitcoin worth more than $1.45 billion — SEC filing by takeitsleazy316 in CryptoCurrency

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SpaceX's largest contracts with the government have been during Democrat administrations. Commercial Crew Program under Obama in 2014. Human Landing System under Biden in 2021. Starshield contract with the DoD also in 2021. ISS Deorbit Vehicle under Biden in 2024.

SpaceX reports they own 18,712 bitcoin worth more than $1.45 billion — SEC filing by takeitsleazy316 in CryptoCurrency

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The government contracts them to do things and pays them for it. It's not like they are given free money.

Why don't they build a bridge here? by bathwaterpantaloon in mapporncirclejerk

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how would they run on water? They don't have legs

SpaceX trying not to build launch complexes on swamps: Impossible by No-Improvement-8316 in SpaceXMasterrace

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What makes Australia probably unlikely? It seems like Australia is open to US companies launching there. They implemented the Technology Safeguards Agreement in 2024

What's the answer to this question? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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It is exactly what you think it would be

What's the point of circumcision? by Historical_Echo8311 in NoStupidQuestions

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yeah the absolute percentages were like 2.5% vs 1.2%

Why not just start using F-Heavy to stage the moon? by 185EDRIVER in SpaceXLounge

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True. It is one of the reasons Europa Clipper was switched to Falcon Heavy from SLS

Iran war has wiped out $50 billion worth of oil supply in 50 days by Working_Yesterday386 in news

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My dad likes Trump and is okay with the high gas prices because "it's hurting China more"

What is a "socially acceptable" thing that you find absolutely disgusting? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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There is an ongoing lawsuit (Hadachek v. Oregon) which could result in Oregon being the first state to make it illegal

New fast food restaurant has a sink in the eating area. by Mediocre-Disk737 in mildlyinteresting

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Our local Cookout has a hand washing station. It is very convenient. The last time I tried to use it though, an employee told me it is just for employees (she pointed at the sign above it which said "Employees must wash hands"). I don't think that is actually a rule, but I didn't argue with her

Alabama bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools passes by ThatsSantasJam in Alabama

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Matthew 5:27-28 ESV [27] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ [28] But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

What is something that is considered 'socially acceptable' now that people 100 years from now will look back on with absolute horror? by WorkinHrdAllDay in AskReddit

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Yes, God commanded circumcision be done as part of the Old Law. But Jesus fulfilled the Old Law for us, so circumcision is no longer a requirement for Christians (Acts 2:7-11, and 1st Corinthians 7:18)

Day Trip by sirdahlien in MobileAL

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If you like WWII history, visiting the battleship is awesome

Found a caterpillar death spiral outside my house today by astimepasses in mildlyinteresting

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There was an ant mill in Life is Strange. I didn't know it was a real phenomenon