Wealth flooded the region and transformed its inhabitants from "summary" of When the Heavens Went on Sale by Ashlee Vance
The sudden influx of wealth into the region had a profound impact on the lives of its inhabitants. It was as if a tidal wave of prosperity had swept through, leaving behind a landscape transformed beyond recognition. The people who once struggled to make ends meet now found themselves surrounded by opulence and abundance. Their daily routines shifted as they adjusted to a new way of life, one filled with possibilities previously unimaginable. The streets that were once quiet and deserted now teemed with activity, as businesses boomed and commerce flourished. The atmosphere crackled with energy, as everyone hustled to seize the opportunities that seemed to be everywhere. The once sleepy town had awakened to a new reality, one where dreams could be turned into reality with the right amount of ambition and determination. As the wealth poured in, it brought with it a sense of excitement and anticipation. People began to dream bigger, to aspire to heights they had...
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