Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch to be sure.
My boss arrived at work in a brand-new Lamborghini. I said 'wow, that's an amazing car!', He replied 'If you work hard, put all your hours in and strive for excellence, I'll get another one next year.'
Despite the cost of living, it's still quite popular.