After an earthquake struck Canada in 1946, hundreds of wooden stakes were unearthed from the mud, baffling people for years. However, archaeological research has recently found out their purpose; they were evidence of a large-scale sustainable fishing operation. The stakes formed a fish trap that would corral salmon in during high tide, and wooden panels kept them from swimming out. Once the people had their fill of fish, they would free the rest by removing the panels. 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