History was made at the Palace of Versailles not once but twice; it was where two wars ended and where another one’s seeds were sown. The 1871 Treaty of Versailles brought an end to the Franco-Prussian war, while the 1919 Treaty of Versailles drew World War I to a close. However, the latter, signed within the Hall of Mirrors, was a vindictive treaty that cultivated hatred that would bring immense destruction a mere 20 years after its signing. 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