A hundred years ago, in 1920, America was in chaos; World War I had ended two years prior, a Red Scare had been sweeping through the country, a bomb blew up in Wall Street, and Spanish Influenza ravaged the world. Warren G. Harding ran the slogan “a return to normalcy” during his presidential campaign. A hundred years have passed; it is now 2021 and we couldn’t be further from normal. When will the cycle stop? Read full article here
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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