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We wanted to give Linda Runatz a shout-out. She sent us quite a few news stories for us to look over and see if we wanted to feature.

Two of those stories made it into today’s newsletter. Thank you Linda for helping spread positive and interesting news!

Environment

The Hydrogen Era?

The young Swiss company HydroRide Europe has announced the launch of their hydrogen fuel-cell bikes, HYRYD, which can be refueled in just 3 to 10 seconds using built-in water tanks. The range includes three models: foldable, sport, and rental or sharing bikes. According to the company, these hydrogen bikes outperform e-bikes in refueling speed and are considered safe and secure.

To complement the bike series, HydroRide Europe plans to introduce a home hydrogen generator. This device can produce 20 grams of ‘green hydrogen’ from just 200mL of water, which is then stored in a removable tank that looks like a water bottle. Refueling the tank takes only 3 to 10 seconds, providing a range of 50 to 60 kilometers per fill. The company also intends to roll out solar-powered hydrogen charging stations, allowing riders to swap empty tanks in less than 10 seconds.

This is a fascinating concept that seems like it has a good chance of competing with the electric bikes, which seem to be getting quite popular.

Several companies are experimenting with hydrogen as a fuel source, even for vehicles like cars. A good example is the new Toyota Mirai, which runs on hydrogen and is very interesting. What do you think, is this the beginning of a hydrogen power era?

Earth Sciences

The Oldest City in America

In desert valley just a few mile from the Peruvian coastline north of Lima, there once stood a stone city with pyramids. The stepped bases of the pyramids and the city ruins of remain visible today, though the tops the of the massive structures are long gone.

The people who lived in this city are contemporaries with the ancient Egyptians, though we know little about them. The 5,000-year-old ruins are know as the sacred city of Caral and was declared a world heritage site in 2009.

Caral is believed to be the oldest city in the Americas. This thriving metropolis sprawled across hundreds of hectares in the Supe River Valley, with over 3,000 inhabitants as early as 3000 B.C., until its abandonment around 1800 B.C. Including the nearby Supe Valley settlements, the area may have been home to 20,000 people.

There are many fascinating things about the city, such as ancient wind instruments, anti-earthquake building methods, and a seeming lack of weapons that continue to excite archeologist and historians to this day.

If you would like to know more about it, I will add a great article below that has tons of fantastic pictures. There is also an interesting History.com article about it you can read as well.

Entertainment

Brad Pitt F1 Movie Released Next Year

Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie is set for release next June, confirmed by the sport's officials. The film, still unnamed, faced delays due to the US actors' and writers' strike. Co-produced by Lewis Hamilton and largely filmed at Silverstone Circuit, the movie will premiere on June 25 next year.

Pitt, 60, plays veteran driver Sonny Hayes, returning to the F1 grid after a long break. Last July, he drove an adapted Formula Two car during practice sessions at the British Grand Prix, accompanied by his fictional rookie teammate Joshua Pierce, played by Damson Idris. Javier Bardem, portraying the team principal, also filmed scenes on the grid with Pitt. A garage was set up for the "11th team," APX GP.

Recent weeks have seen Pitt filming at Silverstone, with more scenes planned during next month's race and throughout the season. Hamilton has contributed significantly to the script to ensure authenticity, stating, "We want everyone to love it and really feel that we encapsulate the essence of this sport."

Apple has acquired the film rights, with a budget around $140 million (£125 million). Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, both known for their work on Top Gun: Maverick, the film is described by F1 as a "landmark for the sport and cinema," featuring real-time filming during Grands Prix and involving the entire Formula One community.

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Mind Stretchers

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I have a big mouth and I am also quite loud! I am NOT a gossip but I do get involved with everyone's dirty business. What am I?

Answers to yesterday’s Mind Stretchers:
One year has 365 days. How many seconds are in a year?
- 12, one for each month. (January 2nd, February 2nd, etc…) Yes, that was a trick question. 😄 The more typical answer would be 31,536,000 seconds.

Chris Hostetler got the correct answer first!

Note: Sorry for the skipped day, we will chalk it up to patriotic excitement! 😅 🇺🇸 

Be the first to send us the correct answer for today’s mind stretcher for a shout-out with the answer tomorrow. Just send us the answer and your name to [email protected] or reply to the email.

If you have any uplifting stories and experience you might want to share, send those over to [email protected] for the chance to be featured.