An Air-Car Years Before Star Wars
Hovercraft have existed for a long time. We’ve seen these large air cushion boat-like vehicles but today we discovered a car-sized hovercraft that really worked,...
Crazy Idea # 358: Straighten Your Own Teeth with Dental Floss Braces
I’ve never heard of anyone successfully correcting their own crooked teeth. Are there any orthodontists or dentists who can answer why this would not work?...
A Tour of the 48 Lower US States with Recommended Sights
If you have the resources, love driving, and want to see the USA, below is a path you might enjoy traveling through the great United...
Did Neanderthals Sail to the Mediterranean?
Recent research suggests that Neanderthals and other extinct human lineages might have been early seafarers, reaching the Mediterranean islands thousands of years before previously believed....
Update on Self-Driving Cars in California
In 2024, California remains at the forefront of self-driving car technology, with significant advancements in the number of autonomous vehicles (AVs), their safety records, and...
Zephyr: Remembering the Solar Plane’s Historic Record Flight
The Airbus Zephyr, a solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), has significantly advanced since its early iterations, setting multiple endurance records for unmanned flight. As a...
Red-Light Cameras Just Don’t Work, or Do They?
The current research on red light cameras presents a more nuanced picture than previously thought. While some studies have found negative effects, others have shown...
ND Towns Unfazed by ICBM Rocket Booster in Ditch
A rocket booster for an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile overturned on Thursday, July 31, 2008, in Makoti, N.D. The incident occurred when a...
Prius Voice Commands
While you can not use the touch screen while driving (it gets disabled), it is possible to set an address destination even while driving in...
More Fuel Economy Tips
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency: Strategies for Reducing Gasoline Consumption and Environmental Impact In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, reducing gasoline consumption...