The diary of Samuel Pepys is a candid, unfiltered glimpse into an England marred by sorrow; he went through great lengths to hide his thoughts, writing in code, so that he may express himself freely. This allowed for an honest account of the Great Fire of London: birds dying while keeping watch over their young, a cat with all of its fur burnt off, and houses dismantled and blown up in an attempt to stop the spreading flames. 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