Gas prices have shocked Americans at the pump for the last ten years or more. Really, since the early to mid 1970’s, gas prices have been rising and spiking quite frequently. It’s only in recent years that prices have settled and fallen. Prices at the pump in 2015 felt very similar to those in 1929 when you compare them both in 2015 dollars.
Elon Musk is a South African-born Canadian-American business magnate, investor, engineer and inventor. Basically he’s a real-life Iron-Man (without the suit… as far as we know). Musk is most well known for his work with Tesla Motors, the American automaker and energy storage company, originally founded by Martin Eberhard & Marc Taroenning.
For nearly 100 years, auto makers around the world have been creating exciting concept cars for what their vision is of the future of the passenger car. Unfortunately, we never really lived up to those expectations. Even some of the ground-breaking features seen in concept cars in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, still haven’t been seen in a commercially released vehicle to date.
The primary reason you can lose weight by drinking coffee is because caffeine increases your metabolism. With a higher metabolism, you will burn more fat throughout the day. This increase could be as much as 11% as demonstrated in scientific studies. Furthermore, the chlorogenic acid in coffee reduces the amount of carbohydrates you absorb from your food.
The United States is obsessed with skyscrapers. In cities all around America, architects and city planners are looking to the sky. The tallest building in the United States is common knowledge: One World Trader Center. Obviously that is also the tallest building New York State. But do you know the tallest buildings in the other 49 states and Washington D.C.?
For those new to winter driving, handling highways with snow and ice may be daunting. There are some tips and tricks to winter driving to keep you safe no matter the weather, but they start with proper preparation. Whether you are a novice snow driver or driving in snowy conditions is old hat, staying prepared will keep you and other drivers safe behind the wheel.
If you’ve got a leaky tap or broken toilet that needs fixing, and you don’t have the skills, hiring a plumber is a necessity. Hiring a plumber is not as easy as picking someone from the yellow pages or Google search. So how do you choose who to hire? In this infographic, Radiator Valves 4u will show you easy steps to take, to ensure that you make the best choice for you, your home and your peace of mind.
Classroom learning promotes teamwork, critical thinking, and basic skills children use for the rest of their lives. When tablets are introduced into the classroom, students can explore a realm of learning unattainable by traditional technology, helping them become active participants in their own education.
Whether you’re looking to move or simply upgrade the home you’re living in, adding certain features or fixing particular problems can add value to your property. So, it’s worthwhile spending a bit of time researching all the options, from simple, cosmetic makeovers to structural repairs, extensions and renovations. This guide provides an overview of all the factors, including internal and external options to consider.
