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I’m always struck by how, apart from the desirable locales, the homes of the wealthy are pretty much the same as normal houses (just nicer/bigger). Mansion fit
by ip26 5y ago
I’m always struck by how, apart from the desirable locales, the homes of the wealthy are pretty much the same as normal houses (just nicer/bigger). Mansion fit for a king… but the 2x4’s and wall sockets and vanity might have all come from Home Depot. Same cracking pavement, mold, drafts, etc.
It’s all very nice of course. But here are the richest people on the planet, by grotesque margins, and all that gets is more square feet and a nice site?
- trompetenaccoun 5y agoThere's only so much home you can live in. Rather than giant castles, which in the past were necessary for protection, to house servants and your private army, the mega rich today rather have lots of properties around the world. Plus yachts, and private airplanes, etc... Take a look at this: https://landreport.com/2021/01/bill-gates-americas-top-farmland-owner https://landreport.com/2021/01/bill-gates-americas-top-farml... These people are basically our modern day version of the feudal lords of the past. Definitely not like normal people, despite the houses looking like that. They have a lot of power.
- newsclues 5y agoDidn’t Ellison have a house built in Japan, disassembled and rebuilt in America for him? Hardly Home Depot craftsmanship…