The eye-watering cost of self-driving technology threatens to derail the autonomous vehicle revolution, with estimates suggesting Waymo’s technology adds a staggering $300,000 to the price of a Chrysler Pacifica minivan, and even Uber’s comparatively less sophisticated system tacking on approximately $100,000 to a Volvo XC90. This immense price gulf between human-driven and autonomous vehicles casts…
Unseen glimpses into history’s eccentric corners are revealed in a newly released collection of 50 rare photographs, offering a unique portal to bygone eras filled with surprising and sometimes unsettling moments. From bizarre inventions to unusual social customs, these images capture the world’s unscripted past, providing a stark contrast to modern sensibilities, according to a…
A 1986 publicity stunt gone awry in Cleveland, Ohio, dubbed “Balloonfest ’86,” serves as a stark reminder of the potential environmental and logistical consequences of large-scale events, even decades later. The release of nearly 1.5 million balloons, intended to be a world record and a visually stunning spectacle, quickly turned into a disaster, causing flight…
Self-driving car services, once touted as a budget-friendly transportation revolution, are revealing a stark price disparity between competitors Waymo and Uber, with some rides costing significantly more than traditional ride-hailing services and even human-driven taxis. Waymo’s autonomous vehicle (AV) service is turning out to be surprisingly more expensive than Uber’s human-driven ride service, shattering initial…
Rare historical photographs offer a glimpse into the quirky and often bizarre aspects of the past, revealing that human behavior has always been unconventional. A collection of 50 such images, compiled from various archives, showcases moments ranging from the humorous to the unsettling, challenging modern perspectives on historical norms. The curated collection presents a diverse…
A 1986 balloon release in Cleveland, Ohio, intended to be a world record-breaking spectacle and fundraiser, quickly devolved into a costly environmental and logistical nightmare, now serving as a persistent cautionary tale about unintended consequences. Balloonfest ’86, which unleashed nearly 1.5 million balloons, caused flight delays, contributed to the drowning of two individuals, and inflicted…
A woman seeks advice from Dear Abby after discovering her boyfriend of seven months may still be married, based on conflicting information and his evasive behavior. A reader, identifying herself as “Unsure in the Midwest,” wrote to the advice columnist expressing her concerns about her boyfriend, whom she believes might not be telling the truth…
Julius Erving, the iconic “Dr. J,” has revealed his all-time NBA starting five, a lineup he confidently asserts would be unbeatable. Erving’s dream team consists of Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, and Bill Russell, a roster brimming with scoring prowess, defensive tenacity, and championship pedigree. Julius Erving, a legend in both the…
A potentially lucrative error has collectors scrambling to check their spare change: certain 2004 Wisconsin state quarters, specifically those with an extra leaf detail on the corn stalk, could be worth as much as $2,000. The sought-after quarters stem from a minting mishap, creating two distinct varieties that have captured the attention of numismatists and…
A woman, entangled in a relationship with a man who claims to be in the process of divorcing his wife, seeks advice from Dear Abby after facing repeated delays and a lack of concrete evidence regarding the divorce’s progress. The reader, identified as “Waiting in the West,” expresses her growing frustration and doubts about her…