The ancient king of Phrygia has finally entered the modern age: driver’s license in hand, sunglasses on, ready to hit the road. But there’s one tiny problem—everything he touches still turns to gold. The Golden Steering Wheel Midas opens the door of his brand-new car. Instantly, the handle gleams. By the time he sits down,…
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King Midas at the Supermarket
King Midas at the Supermarket Once upon a time, kings sent servants to fetch grapes, wine, and bread. But in the modern world, even King Midas has to face the weekly struggle: the supermarket. Rows of fluorescent lights, carts with squeaky wheels, and endless choices. What could possibly go wrong? Well… everything, if your touch…
King Midas and Online Banking
If King Midas were alive today, he wouldn’t be counting gold coins in a treasury. No, he’d be downloading apps, checking his balance, and trying to master online banking like the rest of us. Except… things never go quite smoothly when your fingers turn everything into solid gold. Login Problems First hurdle: the password. Midas…