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TIL: Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, is aiming for tickets to Mars to cost less than $200,000 – so a customer can save up, sell their house and move to Mars. The ride will be roomy enough to include a restaurant and front window with a stunning view. “Really fun to go. You’ll have a great time,”

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