An island off the coast of Maryland and Virginia has beautiful, uncommercial beaches, but is best known for the horses that live there and the unusual way the locals keep their numbers under control.
An 18th-century German physicist found a way to capture the shape of a lightning discharge, and the discovery formed the basis of today's photocopiers and laser printers. It also makes for some nifty high-tech art.
All over the world, architects and developers have shown a fondness for tall structures, which not only make their mark on the skyline but also attract tourists.
Using sails to propel ships is so two centuries ago. But replace the sails with special kites, and wind power turns out to be the most modern way to improve the fuel efficiency of even the largest cargo ships.
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