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15. Rocket Man
Rocket Man captures Elon Musk’s relentless ambition to push beyond traditional aerospace limitations, detailing a defining moment in the early 2000s that set the foundation for SpaceX. At the time, Musk, alongside his close associates Adeo Ressi and aerospace consultant Jim Cantrell, embarked on a mission to Russia to procure a decommissioned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for an ambitious Mars project. Their goal was to acquire an affordable rocket capable of launching a greenhouse experiment…-
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14. Mars
Mars has always represented more than just a distant planet for Elon Musk—it embodies his long-term vision for humanity’s survival and progress. After his departure from PayPal, Musk turned his attention toward space, leveraging his interest in aerospace and his personal fascination with flight. He began exploring aviation firsthand, learning to fly in a single-engine turboprop aircraft before upgrading to a Soviet-era Aero L-39 Albatros jet, immersing himself in aerodynamics and high-speed flight…-
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11. Justine
Justine entered Elon Musk’s life during his time at Queen’s University in the 1990s, setting the stage for a romance that would be marked by passion, intellect, and relentless ambition. Their connection began in an almost cinematic way, with Musk pursuing Justine despite an initial rejection. His determination shone through when he surprised her with her favorite vanilla-chocolate-chip ice cream after she had stood him up for a planned outing, a small but telling moment that foreshadowed his…-
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10. Zip2
Zip2 emerged in the mid-1990s as an innovative startup founded by Elon and Kimbal Musk, aiming to integrate business directories with digital mapping technology. At a time when online navigation was still in its infancy, the Musk brothers recognized the potential for an interactive system that would allow businesses to be located easily through an internet-based platform. Their vision was ahead of the curve, but convincing investors and companies to embrace this new form of digital accessibility proved to…-
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10. Light
In “10. Light,” the narrative revolves around Wong Kim Ark, who was detained aboard the steamship Coptic in San Francisco Bay for five months in 1895 after returning from Hong Kong. He was born in the U.S. but faced deportation due to prevailing nativist sentiments amidst the Chinese Exclusion Act. Despite presenting his birth documentation, he remained stranded until his lawyer initiated legal proceedings. Ultimately, the Supreme Court ruled in his favor in 1898, establishing that children of…-
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1. Adventurers
Adventurers were a defining presence in Elon Musk’s lineage, with his maternal grandfather, Joshua Haldeman, embodying the fearless pursuit of challenge and discovery. A Canadian chiropractor by profession, Joshua was also a risk-taker who pursued multiple careers, delved into activism, and continuously sought new frontiers. After losing his farm during the Great Depression, he turned to unconventional means of survival, including stowing away on trains and embracing a nomadic lifestyle before eventually…-
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“Pimp!”
“Pimp!” Lincoln’s Special Train arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on February 13, amid a highly charged political atmosphere. This date coincided with the day Congress was scheduled to certify the electoral votes, marking a critical moment in American history. At the same time, Virginia’s secession convention convened, adding to the tension. Lincoln’s entourage, including Major Anderson’s brother, Larz Anderson, traveled in an expanded train composed of three cars. The weather was remarkably clear, as…-
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Don’t even waste the stationery, I told myself, but something about Jeffrey Garten made me reconsider. Our story began on an autumn trip to visit my brother, Ken, at Dartmouth College, where he was a sophomore. I was still in high school, but this visit was my first taste of an Ivy League atmosphere, and I was eager to experience its traditions and social scene. The crisp fall air, golden leaves, and historic architecture gave the campus an enchanting quality, filling me with a sense of possibility.…-
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