The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but we know next to nothing about them—not even what they looked like. All we have are historical accounts that were based on eyewitness accounts; we don’t have any solid archaeological evidence that they even existed. The gardens’ builders, purpose, construction period, destruction period, and even location are all disputed. For example, one account attributes them to King Nebuchadnezzar II, while another says that the legendary Assyrian Queen Semiramis built them. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
