r/interestingasfuck • u/The_Love-Tap • 22h ago

Germany has more castles than the United States has McDonald’s. This is the Eltz castle, located in Wiershem. It has been owned and occupied by the same family for 33 generations over 800 years

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u/Plus-Professional-84 20h ago

That is how generational wealth disappears

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u/Non-LocaI 17h ago

Apparently there has been enough to last 33 generations, seems like they figured out how to maintain

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u/dachfuerst 18h ago

Yes, its not like being "high-born" automatically equals infinite disposable income anymore. Which is a good thing, if you ask me.

Now to distribute the billionaires' wealth next.