

🛞 “Restaurants sell Tires” — Michelin’s Guide’s wild history. Meta’s AI celebs. ExxonMobil’s OPEC-killer.
4 snips Oct 9, 2023
Michelin Guide expands to hotels, Meta launches AI celebrity chatbots, and ExxonMobil plans major acquisition. Michelin's guide history, from tires to charging for the guide. Connection between Michelin guide and tire sales, and ExxonMobil's potential impact on the oil industry. ExxonMobil's claims of net zero while focusing on oil drilling. Michelin guide boosts restaurant sales, corrections, birthday shoutouts, and promotions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Michelin Tire Company's History and the Creation of the Michelin Guide
04:28 • 4min
Michelin's Guide and ExxonMobil's Acquisition of Pioneer
08:36 • 3min
ExxonMobil's Net Zero Claims
11:48 • 8min
Michelin's Guide Impact, Qatar Correction, Birthday Shoutouts, and Promotions
19:32 • 3min