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BMW is preparing a mid-cycle refresh for the M3 sedan and the updates will extend to the M3 Touring wagon, as evidenced by our latest spy shots. The spy shots show a prototype for the updated M3 Touring. Prototypes for the updated M3 sedan have also been spotted in the past. The only visible change on the prototypes are new headlights that the updated M3 range will share with the updated 2025 4-Series range. An updated M4 is also in the works, and will also feature these headlights. The current M3 arrived for the 2021 model year in base and…
The year is 1216 and King John of England, made famous as the usurper who faced off against Robin Hood, faces open rebellion from his nobles across much of the country. The ailing king is forced to campaign, travelling his kingdom to fight the rebels. With him travelled his court, his train, and his treasury, including the priceless Crown Jewels of England. King John would not survive this last campaign, and during his journey his baggage and the Crown Jewels were also lost, somewhere along his route. King John’s infamous escapade in 1216 is said to have resulted in the misplacement of the…
A remarkable discovery has been made in eastern Poland. Archaeologists have unearthed a copper axe in Poland’s Hrubieszów district which looks for all the world like it belongs to the ancient Trypillia culture. This would date the find to a period between the 4th and 3rd millennium BC and make the axe the oldest copper artifact ever discovered in Poland. There is however a problem: the Trypillia culture was never in Poland. A Lost Axe, Found The axe itself is only small, and we can only guess as to what its exact purpose was. The Lublin Provincial Conservator of Monuments…
The history of cartography traces humanity’s relentless quest to understand and depict the world around us. From ancient civilizations sketching rudimentary maps to modern digital cartography, this journey has been marked by innovation, exploration, and cultural exchange. Early maps served practical purposes like navigation and land management, while also reflecting religious beliefs and political power dynamics. Over millennia, cartography evolved through the contributions of diverse cultures, from the Babylonians and Greeks to the Renaissance cartographers and contemporary GIS specialists. To understand the history of maps is to understand mankind’s love of exploration and to understand its place in the world.…
The sound and feel of a V-8 roaring away is one of the biggest appeals of driving a performance car fitted with that type of engine. Given speed limits, it may even be the biggest appeal for some buyers. That all goes away with electric vehicles, but some automakers are looking at ways to keep some of the V-8 magic alive, even if it means resorting to simulations of the real thing. One of those automakers is Dodge, which is preparing to launch an electric successor to the Challenger and Charger muscle cars. The new EV debuts on March 5…
New $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California set to start Monday Source: abcnews.go.com
SUVs have largely displaced sedans from showrooms and driveways in part because of their ability to carry more cargo. But the tall ride height of an SUV can also make loading and unloading items more difficult—something a recently surfaced Ford patent application aims to address. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 7, but filed by Ford on Sept. 1, 2022, the application deals with a deployable loading ramp that would allow users to slide items in and out of an SUV’s cargo area instead of lifting them and risking strained backs. Ford SUV cargo…
What to know about new minimum wage in California Source: www.goodmorningamerica.com
California fast food workers get minimum wage hike Source: abcnews.go.com
Avian flu hits dairy producing cattle farms Source: www.goodmorningamerica.com