Google was NEVER supposed to buy YouTube.
— Aaron Pearsall (@aaronnpearsall) July 10, 2025
In 2006, Yahoo was hours away from signing them for $1 Billion.
The paperwork was ready.
The price was set.
Then Google made a desperate 3am move in a Denny's parking lot…⬇️ pic.twitter.com/RApGdd7ZSv
Perks explained (with credit cards)
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/amex-chase-credit-card-lounges.html

