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>actually conquering the world, breaking the limits and sponsoring life saving experiments. Richard Branson and Elon Musk are doing that today.
by cpncrunch 11y ago
>actually conquering the world, breaking the limits and sponsoring life saving experiments.
Richard Branson and Elon Musk are doing that today.
- throwaway_exer 11y agoWell ... Richard Branson sponsored balloon flights primarily as a cheap form of SEO for his young companies. He rode as a passenger with a qualified pilot.
- leonroy 11y agoBranson has had more than one near death experience over his 30 years of ballooning. He might be a great marketeer but don't confuse him for someone who lets others do the crazy stuff. See here for just one of many stories. His biography has more than a few: http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/04/world/2-trans-atlantic-balloonists-saved-after-jump-into-sea-off-scotland.html http://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/04/world/2-trans-atlantic-bal...