From Samurai sword in meetings to James Bond car: 9 bizarre Elon Musk stories you had no idea about

Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh

Samurai sword antics

Musk has brought a samurai sword to meetings, using it as a dramatic prop for key points.

Sleeping on floors

He’s known to sleep beneath his desk at Tesla factories, ensuring constant availability.

Flamethrower frenzy

In 2018, Musk sold 20,000 "Not-a-Flamethrower" devices for $500 each through The Boring Company.

Letter X obsession

From SpaceX to rebranding Twitter as X, Musk's fascination with the letter X is undeniable.

Bond’s iconic car

Musk purchased James Bond's Lotus Esprit from "The Spy Who Loved Me" for $1 million.

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Dungeons & Dragons love

His childhood obsession with the game reportedly helped improve his social skills.

Hollywood cameos

Musk has appeared in "Iron Man 2," "The Big Bang Theory," and "Rick and Morty."

Early entrepreneurship

At 12, Musk sold a game he coded, Blastar, for $500, marking his first business success.

Ketamine allegations

Unconfirmed claims suggest Musk’s erratic behavior may stem from increased ketamine use.