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Zaphod's spaceship (Heart of Gold)

The Heart of Gold is a fictional spaceship from Douglas Adams’ "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy." It’s renowned for its revolutionary "Infinite Improbability Drive," which allows it to travel vast distances instantly by shifting probabilities. This means it can take the most unlikely route through space, often leading to bizarre and humorous outcomes. The ship is the pride of Zaphod Beeblebrox, the eccentric two-headed ex-president of the Galaxy, and it symbolizes the randomness and absurdity of the universe in the series. The Heart of Gold exemplifies the blend of science fiction and satire that characterizes Adams' work.