Move aside Dom Perignon, the real inventor of champagne was an English knight. Every time you crack open a bottle of champagne, you can thank Sir Kenelm Digby. He was a real 17th-century Renaissance Man with diverse intellectual interests, including wine and bottle-making. Not only did he pioneer the classical method for making champagne, but he also invented the iconic champagne bottle shape. 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