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[โ€“] DeprecatedCompatV2@programming.dev 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

I'm curious why you believe one needs to be a multimillionaire to enjoy Niagara Falls?

[โ€“] Chapo0114@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago

Most Americans have less than $1000 in savings. Unless you live day trip distance from something most people won't ever see it.

[โ€“] Bloobish@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Cost of flight and hotel, or cost of gas and wear to your vehicle if you drive, time needed to take off work if needing a half day's drive to reach. Time+Money=freedom which is something American's that live below six figures incomes just don't fuckin' have.