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I just read something very interesting about Elon Musk's IQ that deserves reflection. A former talent executive at SpaceX, Dolly Singer, was interviewed for a BBC documentary and made some quite controversial statements about Elon’s intelligence.
According to her, working at SpaceX is basically a "naval engineering mission." It’s no exaggeration — she describes the environment as a constant test of body and willpower, where comfort is practically synonymous with stagnation. If you feel comfortable, it means you’re not growing. It’s a very specific mindset that Musk manages to instill in the te

I am always intrigued by this question: how much money is there in the world? The answer isn't as simple as it seems because it all depends on how you define "money."
If we only talk about physical money, notes and coins circulating around, we're talking about around $40 trillion. But then you expand a little and include demand deposits, that money you have in your checking account and can withdraw instantly — then it rises to about $80 trillion. The amount of money that actually circulates is much larger than we imagine.
Now, if you start counting savings deposits, bonds, and other liquid fin

Following this situation in Iran, it seems that Esmail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force, was executed by the IRGC. It’s quite interesting to note that he had previously escaped several assassination attempts, making him an almost untouchable figure in the Iranian political scene.
The curious detail is that Esmail Qaani was with Khamenei during the coordinated bombing between the US and Israel, but managed to get out of that critical moment. Still, it wasn’t enough to prevent what happened afterward.
Before all of this, there were internal suspicions that Esmail Qaani might be a possible

Man, have you ever stopped to think about ASAP Rocky’s fortune? Like, the guy started on the streets of Harlem and today he’s a cultural phenomenon that touches music, fashion, and business all at once. Rakim Mayers has become synonymous with multifaceted success in the entertainment industry.
The story begins in 2011 when he released Live. Love. ASAP. That mixtape was explosive, you know? The track Peso went viral and suddenly Rocky had a 3 million contract with RCA. From there on, it was nothing but growth. Long. Live. ASAP in 2013 consolidated everything by debuting at the top of the Billbo

I'm following this theory that's resurfacing with the HBO documentary, and honestly, it's one of those things that just won't get out of my head. Have you heard about the possibility that Len Sassaman was Satoshi Nakamoto?
Sassaman was a serious, genuine cryptographer. He worked on heavy projects like PGP and GNU Privacy Guard—names that anyone familiar with privacy knows. Along with his wife, Meredith Patterson, he co-founded Osogato. But in 2011, at age 31, while he was a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering at KU Leuven in Belgium, he passed away.
Here's where it gets interesting. The HB

There is a question that has been circulating for years among crypto enthusiasts: how many bitcoins does Satoshi Nakamoto have? The answer is frightening. It is estimated that he owns about 1.1 million bitcoins. If you multiply that by the current price, we are talking about a fortune of at least 110 billion dollars. But here’s the most interesting part: no one really knows who he is.
The name "Satoshi Nakamoto" is clearly a pseudonym. Translated into Chinese, it becomes "中本聪," which sounds completely random. It all started in 2008, when the financial world collapsed. Banks were failing, peopl

I found this situation between Israel and Iran quite interesting. Netanyahu publicly warned about a gesture he considers extremely provocative: Iran burned a statue of Baal, and the Israeli Prime Minister interprets this as a symbolic declaration of war. He made it clear that Israel is closely monitoring everything and ready to respond.
What caught my attention is that in the Middle East, these symbolic gestures are not just for show. Burning a statue of Baal, a religious and historical symbol, is a significant provocation. Experts point out that combined with Iran's nuclear ambitions and its

I found this game thing interesting that actually makes money through Pix. Like, it's not to get rich, but you can earn some extra cash if you're patient. I tested a few and it really works, but you have to be realistic - nobody becomes a millionaire playing on their phone.
The apps basically work like this: you play, complete tasks, answer surveys, and accumulate points. Then you withdraw via PayPal or directly through Pix (depends on the app). Most don’t pay directly via Pix, but it’s easy to transfer later.
The ones that really work are Make Money, AppKarma, Big Time, FeaturePoints, and Cas

I'm testing these apps that promise extra income by playing and I found some that actually work, at least for those who have patience. It's not to get rich, but it does earn some pocket money.
Cash App is the most practical because it withdraws directly to Pix, without the detour through PayPal. But if you don't mind an extra step, there are CashPirate and Make Money that pay well too — just transfer from PayPal to Pix afterward. AppKarma works well for those who like variety, mixing games with surveys and friend referrals.
There are more interesting options like Toloka, which is more task-bas

So, I see a lot of people talking about games that are actually paying through Pix. I decided to do some research because those shady apps always pop up, you know? But there are some that seem legit indeed.
The deal is: you can make some extra money playing, but you have to be realistic. Nobody gets rich from it, but you can earn some change if you’re patient. Most work like this: you complete tasks, play mini-games, answer surveys, and accumulate points that turn into money.
The games that are paying through Pix that I see the most recommendations for are like Cash App (which pays directly),

I'm seeing a lot of people asking how to earn Pix by playing, and I thought it would be interesting to gather some options I've tested. Honestly, none will make you rich, but you can earn some extra cash if you have patience.
Here's how it works: you download an app, do some simple tasks (play mini-games, answer surveys, test other apps), and accumulate balance. Then transfer it to PayPal or directly to Pix, depending on the app. Most don't pay directly via Pix but go through PayPal first.
The ones I've seen work best are Make Money (very simple, just check-in daily and complete tasks), AppKar

Do you know when we think about working in the US and there's that doubt: how much is the minimum wage in the US anyway? Well, I found out that it works quite differently there from Brazil. While we have a single national value, in the United States it's not like that.
The federal minimum is $7.25 per hour since 2009, but each state sets its own rules. Some states pay $16, $17, and there are places that stick to the federal minimum. Washington DC is at the top with $17.50 per hour, while states like Georgia and Wyoming are much lower.
So the question is: how much is a minimum wage in the US pe

Do you know those online games that really pay real money? Well, I tested several and thought it would be interesting to share what actually works here. The thing is: you can earn some extra income, but it’s not that easy money that people promise.
I tested about 11 different apps and some actually pay via Pix or PayPal. The Cash App is the most straightforward (pays directly in Pix), but there are others that work well too, like CashPirate, Make Money, and AppKarma. The scheme is always similar: you complete tasks, play mini-games, answer surveys, download apps, those kinds of things. You acc

Oh, so you’re also looking for those apps to earn quick Pix? I tested several this month and thought it was worth sharing. Cash App is really the most straightforward – transfers directly to Pix, no annoying PayPal. But CashPirate and Make Money also work well if you’re patient with PayPal conversion.
Toloka is interesting because it’s not really a game, just tasks, but pays more consistently than the others. Big Time and Gamee depend on lotteries, so it’s more like gambling, bigger prizes but nothing guaranteed.
Realistic? It’s not a fixed income. But you can earn some spare change if you’re

So guys, I’ve been testing these money-making apps. I was looking for real and quick money-earning games, you know, those that promise to pay via Pix? Well, most don’t pay directly, but you can actually withdraw.
I’m using Make Money, AppKarma, CashPirate, and Toloka. Basically, you do simple tasks, play mini-games, answer surveys, download apps... no mandatory deposit. The earnings are slow, but steady if you’re patient. Cash App is the most straightforward with Pix, but the others pay via PayPal and then you transfer to Pix.
Big Time and Gamee work more through lotteries, the prizes are bigg

Oh, I found some cool apps that really pay via Pix. Like, it's not that you'll get rich overnight, but you can earn some extra cash by playing and doing simple tasks. I tested several and thought it was interesting to document which ones actually work.
The games that pay Pix more directly that I found were Cash App (this one pays directly indeed) and CashPirate, which is quite well known here in Brazil. But there are several others: Make Money, AppKarma, Big Time, FeaturePoints, Gamee, Toloka, Cash Alarm, Easy Bucks, and Premise. Each works in a different way.
Make Money is very simple — you c

Do you see these apps that promise to pay via Pix while playing? I decided to test some of these that everyone keeps sharing. Honestly, most of them are not really the amazing things they promise. There's Make Money, AppKarma, CashPirate... the truth is that you do earn, but it's like that ant money, you know? A few reais here, a few reais there. Nothing that replaces a real job. Some pay directly via Pix (like Cash App), but most make you withdraw to PayPal first and then transfer. Toloka is interesting if you enjoy doing small tasks. Gamee has several mini-games, but the prizes are mostly by

Oh, I'm testing these money-making apps via Pix that everyone is commenting on, and I found it interesting to share. Like, there are really apps that make real money, but the thing is, no one gets rich from it. They’re just small change, extra income for sure.
I tested several, and the ones that actually work that I found are: Make Money (very simple, just check-in), AppKarma (reward for tasks), Big Time (has sweepstakes), FeaturePoints (really quite comprehensive), Gamee (has some cool mini-games), CashPirate (very well known here in Brazil), Toloka (more focused on micro-tasks but pays), Cas

I looked at the latest economic data and found it interesting to see how the ranking of the world's top 10 economies remains almost the same. The US and China are still far ahead, but what caught my attention is how India is rising and Brazil maintains its position in the top 10.
IMF figures show that the US still has a GDP of about $30 trillion, while China is around $19.5 trillion. Then come Germany, Japan, India... and Brazil appears in tenth place with approximately $2.3 trillion. It seems that the 3.4% growth the country experienced in 2024 helped maintain this position.
What’s curious is

You received your salary today and tomorrow at the supermarket you realize that it no longer buys half of what it bought yesterday? Well, that’s not fiction for many people. There are entire countries living exactly that. My friend sent me a photo of Lebanon last week: 50,000 Lebanese pounds in his hand, looking like Monopoly money, and that was worth about 3 reais. While here in Brazil we complain about the dollar at R$5.44, there are places where the population lives with currencies that have simply melted away.
The real closed 2024 as the worst currency in the world among the main ones, wit