Pain may be one of the driving factors for the prevalence of ‘rich people’ in endurance sports. Research suggests that the unpleasantness involved in these sports provides a temporary relief from the “burdens of self-awareness”, and that the pain is seen as an achievement in discipline. Either way, this pursuit of pain has resulted in a condition reserved for the well-off: “white-collar rhabdomyolysis”, or kidney damage caused by extreme exercise. 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