Author: Beth Moreton

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are meant to offer a good balance between gas and electric-powered vehicles for those tempted to switch to fully electric but who want to test it out first. However, a recent survey has discovered that most PHEV owners haven’t been plugging in their cars and have only been using the gas function. Even though electric charging is more sustainable, it’s clear that people can’t stay away from gas. Hybrid Cars Have Many Benefits Source: Hyundai Motor Group/Unsplash When comparing hybrid cars to electric and gas-powered vehicles, hybrid cars have the most benefits. They give car owners…

KFC has long been a favorite with many worldwide. If someone wants chicken fried in various herbs and spices, they know where to go. However, this might not be possible anymore. Several Illinois KFC locations were suddenly closed down within the last few weeks, automatically implementing mass layoffs. With employees getting barely any warning of this happening, other KFC employees are worried that the same could happen to them. Various KFC Locations Have Shut Down Source: Stable Webel/Unsplash Multiple Illinois KFC locations have been shut down. This includes restaurants in Washington, Peoria, Bartonville and Bloomington. All of these locations were…

The ancient pyramids in Michoacàn, Mexico, have stood for over 1000 years. They have withstood various weather conditions over that time, no matter how severe the weather was. However, things are now changing. Recent heavy rain in the region has caused one of these pyramids to collapse, igniting fears of an impending doom on the horizon.   Nahuatl-Speaking Groups Source: Unnamed/Wikimedia Commons When the Ihuatzio site was first built, it contained pyramids, what is believed to be a tower or fortress and some tombs. At that point, Nahuatl-speaking groups occupied the site. It then became the headquarters of the P’urhépechas people…

Many companies have been forced to reduce their staff, with some even being forced to shut down operations as they can no longer afford to stay afloat. Moxion Power is one of those companies. Despite having raised $110 million and having expansion plans, it began laying off employees a few months ago and is now at risk of having to shut down entirely. Moxion Power Is a Tech Company Source: @WhatLayoff/X Moxion Power is a tech company based in Richmond, California. It is a mobile battery startup that has been funded by the likes of Amazon and Microsoft, so it…

Even though electric vehicles are supposed to be better for the environment, this isn’t always the case. This comes after one Tesla semi truck crashed in Northern California, which caused the battery to catch on fire. This, in turn, released toxic fumes throughout the Golden State. Due to the dangers of the battery fire, firefighters had to wait for it to cool down before treating it, and many are wondering how the crash happened in the first place. Interstate 80 Was Closed Source: Jamie Street/Unsplash Due to the crash and the fire that resulted from it, Interstate 80 had to…

Not everything is as it seems, especially concerning the world’s oldest forest. Previously thought to be a fossil forest in upstate New York, it has since been realized that the world’s oldest forest is a lot further away. Now that it has been discovered, researchers are trying to use the forest to decipher how trees were able to alter the planet and lead to human life as we know it. Trees Have Existed for Millions of Years Source: Michael Heiser/Unsplash Trees have been around on Earth for millions of years, making it quite difficult for scientists to discover where the…

The American Civil War, which occurred in the 1860s, has been lost in history. Despite being one of the most prominent wars, there has been a lot of false information spread since the end of the war as to how it started. Many people are now trying to right those wrongs by spreading the correct information as to how the American Civil War really began, as well as explaining why it is important to know the truth.  Attempting to Re-Write History Source: George N. Barnard/Wikimedia Commons Nothing about history can be changed. It has already happened, regardless of whether it…

One issue with modern life is that landfills are piled high with garbage. Not only does it look unsightly for those who have to see it, but it can also create some severe health problems for those living nearby. Puente Hills Landfill in Los Angeles County is the largest landfill in California, and it poses significant harm to humans and animals. The landfill contains with various kinds of trash, but you would not believe the item that takes up the most space. California Has a Landfill Problem Source: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash California is one of the wealthiest and most expensive states…

The Stone Age was a fascinating time in history. One of the lasting remnants of that time are drawings inside caves. These tell us what people were doing then, such as how they would hunt for food. However, not all of these drawings and writings are easy to decipher. Some take the form of lines and dots that researchers have been trying to understand for years, and it took a furniture conservator to figure it out. A Furniture Conservator Cracked the Code Source: @ferrisjabr/X Over the years, many researchers and archaeologists have tried to decipher what the lines and dots…

The sea is home to many things, many of which are unknown and unexpected. While most people might expect to find fish and coral in the depths of the deep sea, in some cases, entire islands are hidden under there. This is the case for the lost island of Atlantis, which was previously believed to have been lost forever. It lies west of the Strait of Gibraltar and was created by Plato, with tales of the Gods plunging the island into the deep sea to punish its citizens. But what actually happened to it? Found Near the Canary Islands Source:…