Surprising Facts About Elon Musk

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Owner of a James Bond Car – He bought the underwater Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me for $997,000

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Launched a Tesla Into Space – In 2018, SpaceX sent a Tesla Roadster into orbit with a mannequin named "Starman.

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Guest Star on SNL – Musk hosted Saturday Night Live in 2021 and revealed he has Asperger’s syndrome.

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Wants to Colonize Mars – His company SpaceX is working to establish a human colony on Mars.

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Created a Flamethrower – His Boring Company sold 20,000 flamethrowers as a promotional item.

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