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Early 20th Century

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Exploring Humanity's Fascination with Mars and Aliens

The article reviews David Baron's book 'The Martians,' which explores the early 20th-century American obsession with life on Mars, fueled by figures like Percival Lowell and reflected in popular culture, contrasting with today's scientific pursuits of Mars colonization led by Elon Musk and NASA.

via The New York Times|

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The Revival of Electric Vehicles: A Century-Old Legacy Reignited

Electric vehicles were popular over a century ago, especially in cities like New York, but they declined due to the rise of cheaper, more convenient gasoline-powered cars and oil industry influence; the article explores whether electric vehicles could make a comeback.

via The New York Times|

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