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For centuries, a silent torment plagued the sun-baked villages of Africa and parts of Asia. It was a curse whispered in fear, a disease known by many names: the ‘fiery serpent,’ the ‘harbinger of the dragon,’ or more clinically, Dracunculiasis. For up to a year, it would torment its victims, causing excruciating pain as a … Read more
In the bustling twilight of the 19th century, a whisper of innovation began to hum through the cobblestone streets of Europe and America. It wasn’t the familiar clatter of horse-drawn carriages or the nascent chug of steam engines, but a quiet, almost ethereal movement. This was the dawn of the electric vehicle (EV), a revolutionary … Read more
In the vast, often unforgiving landscape of Russia, the automobile was more than just a mode of transport; it was a symbol of progress, a tangible link to the future, and a testament to industrial might. Yet, the journey of the Russian auto industry, particularly through the tumultuous 20th century, is a story etched in … Read more