Popcorn Shorts- Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article
Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the sublime to the ridiculous, check in here for crunchy bits of info you’ll love to munch. By the way, much (but not necessarily all) of our delicious Popcorn comes from articles we’ve posted on our Facebook page. If you’re on Facebook, please stop by and “Like” us and we’ll keep a fairly-constant-but-not-frequent-enough-to-be-annoying stream of these coming to your virtual door!
Insurers are saying NO to Kia and Hyundai
from CNN Business- Two of America’s largest auto insurers are refusing to write policies in certain cities for some older Hyundai and Kia models that have been deemed too easy to steal. Several reports say the companies have stopped offering insurance on these vehicles in cities that include Denver, Colorado and St. Louis, MissouriThe Highway Loss Data Institute released insurance claims data last September that confirmed what various social media accounts had been saying: Some 2015 through 2019 Hyundai and Kia models are roughly twice as likely to be stolen as other vehicles of similar age, because many of them lack some of the basic auto theft prevention technology included in most other vehicles in those years…
A 600-mile electric vehicle is almost here
Electric Vehicles are the future, but many obstacles keep the future from being now. One of the biggest is the EV range. The current 300-mile-ish range of electrics covers most trips for most drivers, but we all see to be holding out for something larger. Fortunately, it may almost be here. Here are several articles on the state of the electric art…
An EV With 600 Miles of Range Is Tantalizingly Close, Inside Climate News, Sep 2022
The longest-range EVs on sale in 2023, Car Magazine, Dec 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 6 breaches 600-km range milestone in latest tests, Hindustan Times, Oct 2022
First EV with over 800km range launched with new Qilin battery, The Driven, Nov 2022
The last 747 has already been built
(from the Wall Street Journal)- “Known for its distinctive hump and upper deck, the “Queen of the Skies” made long-haul travel affordable for the masses decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. “Because of its size, because of its range, the economy of this giant airplane… it really gave wings to the world”, said Boeing historian Mike Lombardi. The four-engine jumbo jet has carried the space shuttle and, as Air Force One, the US president…”
What happens when the cruise is over?
An article about how cruise ships are recycled led us down a fascinating rabbit hole. Have you ever wondered what happens to these massive machines when they’ve reached the end of their life? For some reason most of them end up in Turkey, and here’s what the morticians do with their dead hulks…
Cruise ships torn apart after coronavirus sell off, CNN, Oct 2020
How $300 Million Cruise Ships Are Demolished, Business Insider
Cruise line companies have sold their massive ships for scrap overseas after the pandemic wrecked the industry. Here’s a look inside the ship breaking yards. Business Insider
Why Cruise Ships Go To Turkey To Die, Cheddar Explains
Cruise Ship Scrapping – Everything You Need to Know, Cruise Hive, Oct 2022
