You can get a glass of tap water for less than a penny. Free, essentially.
But buy it in a plastic bottle? You pay 2,000 times more. That bottle is mostly marketing and magic.
Fact: Bottled water is often just tap water in a fancy dress. Your kitchen sink is a billionaire bargain.
What about ice?
Iced water is a volume trick. Ice expands, so a glass full of cubes has less liquid than you think.
You’re paying for air disguised as frozen water. That’s some expensive coldness, my friend.
Next time, order your drink “no ice” and smirk at the savings.
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