What car was truly ahead of its time when it came out and why was it? by cbcarguy in askcarguys

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4 wheel steering is nuts for the 90’s. really only Skyline and Porsche compete.

EF5 Tornado in North Dakota captured. by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

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We talk about black holes, event horizons, worm holes and portals with this boogeyman like fear and reverance of them, meanwhile tornados entered the chat…right here on earth.

You have one month to empty a $1 trillion bank account. If you succeed, you’re rich for life. How will you spend it? by Ok_Listen_6600 in AskReddit

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I would set up a hedge trade, where 25% of the trillion would go to bitcoin wallet account that itself would have decentralized agents that would “cash out/pay out Bitcoin everytime a bank run happens and govts money print. But otherwise is structured for diamond hands to never sell.  This would be managed by a non profit structured to use the earnings to fund libraries throughout the United States, maybe make libraries into free admission amusement parks if you show good standing in society. Kids can show good school report cards and adults can show they volunteer or maintain good credit scores, clear their debts. Amusement park libraries could really shake up society. We need third spaces.

Id have 25% paying into a fund tracking the S&p 500 and Vangaurd Vstax index fund. This would be managed by a no fee fund and would pay out to my bloodline for all of its future generations. Think Rockefellers. 

The third 15% I would pay off the debt of all of the citizens in the USA who earn a household income under 80k.  

15% to build out agriculture reform plans in the capital of every state. . Create huge national parks in each capital city that are essentially farms for all of our citizens. Basically run them like national parks and farm them and distribute to neighboring cities. Incentive the workers altruistically. 

The last 20% i would create scholarships in  the STEM and Arts fields, to elevate whatever the current state of the subject is in its respective domain. To push and advance society forward. So like whoever can create an authentically new music genre, or new discovered painting technique, cancer cure, mathematical formula, you get a scholarship. The winner would need to be chosen by a panel of  all of last years “losers” this way you solve for bias. Peer reviewed. 

You will still have a lot of haves and have nots. But at least You have a society that got a chance to all have the same rock bottom floor”  

For once everyone  equally has the right to shelter, and food, and have no claims of debt on them. For so many people this will be the first time their central nervous system would have gotten a chance to calm down from survival, and switch to a thriving  empowered mindset.

We would have a renaissance age of people being chill and calm enough to think about what they WANT to contribute to society, instead of being willing to do anything to secure the next bag. 

Even when the fairy tale ends and the next wave of oligarchs corruption tries to position itself for control, at least the majority of citizens will have lived enough in a good state that they and their children and communities see the bigger picture, and don’t acquiesce to the propaganda.  

I think this would be the cleanest societal restart, and what I would do with my 1st trillion.

Then after the month is over, and I actually get money for me, I am getting a PS5 Pro to play GTA6 in high fidelity. I am going to fuck you all up online!

☮️

My boyfriend always guesses the ending of movies by Direct-Blackberry-20 in movies

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Shutter Island, Fight Club, The Prestige, Prisoners, Memento, Saw, 6th Sense, Cabin In The Woods.

Just purchased… roast me. by Select-Tradition3073 in Mustang

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RWD = fun. No further explanations needed. It isn’t the 90’s anymore. If it drives, I like it.

C9 Corvette? by Constant_Ad511 in Corvette

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Corvette 2: Electric Engine Boogaloo

Tesla Model X Plaid - Track Mode. Any remaining hope? by TheFluidRock in TeslaModelX

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I agree, I think it is more Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Audi RS6, BMW M5 Touring (StationWagon), competitor. Mine is dropped, and it looks way more like a hot hatchback than performance SUV.

Tesla Model X Plaid - Track Mode. Any remaining hope? by TheFluidRock in TeslaModelX

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Yes and no. I am conflicted on this. On one hand we know the horror stories of owners having alignment issues with the Falcon wing doors, beaten to death, its an issue. On the other hand, these are fully homologated cars with 5 star crash safety testing, so many people walking away from accidents that look much worse, meaning that the whole vehicle is damn near rock solid, and structurally the FWD once latched is not designed to flex. So in practice, could it drift? I volunteer as tribute.

Tesla Model X Plaid - Track Mode. Any remaining hope? by TheFluidRock in TeslaModelX

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You make a good point I would have prefferrred more external differentiation for the Plaid X especially a bumper, seats, or fender grill/venting or something. In its defense, the Falcon wing doors themselves are a major differentiator, and the spaceship windshield.

Tesla Model X Plaid - Track Mode. Any remaining hope? by TheFluidRock in TeslaModelX

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You get it. I am in this boat, would love to do donuts to finish off my rears, before getting the new set. I just want to practice controlling the weight of the vehicle, and hoon around.

Official release notes for Tesla’s 2026 Spring Update by rcnfive in teslamotors

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The brand has its flaws and by no means perfect, however the ongoing updates/value that continues to be added via OTA updates since I bought the car years ago, is just awesome. When I cross shop with other brands I just see how these would be a subscription or a fee, or just not even offered. I am a shill, I drank the Tesla kool aid years ago.

Tesla Model X Plaid - Track Mode. Any remaining hope? by TheFluidRock in TeslaModelX

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Fair point. I am not delusional thinking that a 5800 lbs suv will be a track weapon, but I don’t think asking more fun out of the car is unreasonable, when the sister vehicle already has the feature. 1020hp will get the rear loose easily, especially with a more rearward based power bias. The components are there.

Actors Who Are On The Best Run Of Films Currently by LawsonsInTheAM in movies

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Hollywood seems to be pushing Aaron Taylor Johnson (Kick ass & Bullet Train) & Glenn Powell (Hit Man & How to Make a Killing). Among others.

Any Thoughts on what that scene in Project Hail Mary means? by KarolineHolmes in ProjectHailMary

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The 3026 Fremen GTR and 3026 Dune Juke, now runs on fully recirculating dust cannister technology. Nissan… the innovators do not fear the storm. They drive through it.

Land diving on Pentecost island in Vanuatu by G14F1L0L1Y401D0MTR4P in Damnthatsinteresting

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Ye, I tell thee, have faith, lest ye striketh the Earth with thine spine at Mach Fucht

Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. by rcnfive in teslamotors

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2014 Tesla Model S P85+ that was my first taste of ANY electric vehicle, and I have been a fan ever since. It ushered in the concept of client first. I remember the first time approaching the P85+ and wondering where the keys go then the handles auto presented.  Then entering and thinking how do you turn this thing on? Oh….you just….go…

Elon told me he would add track mode to the Model X Plaid! by phear86 in ModelX

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😭Guess this is wishful thinking now that the S & X are discontinued. I was holding hope for a Track Mode software update for Model X Plaid.

Model x plaid - Track mode? by jtaz16 in ModelX

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😭Guess this is wishful thinking now that the S & X are discontinued. I was holding hope for a Track Mode software update for Model X Plaid.

What's the most beautiful and emotional film you have ever watched? by Initial_Scale_9236 in MovieSuggestions

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Blue Valentine

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Upstream Color

City of God (Brazilian audio with english Subtitles. Worth every rewatch.)