Despite his infamous six marriages, Henry VIII produced only four children, two of whom survived to adulthood. He was notorious for getting rid of his wives after they failed to give him a male heir, but the power of a retrospective lens suggests that Henry VIII may have been at fault: researchers are suggesting that Henry was infertile. This theory is particularly believable when considering his obesity, the combination of injuries sustained in his early life, his poor diet, stress, and a predisposition to infertility from his paternal lineage. Read full article here
Technology
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
Merv
January 27, 2023
