The engine was developed by the Peugeot-Renault-Volvo company, as well as the 5-speed manual transmission. The DeLorean could sprint from 0 to 97 kph in 8.8 seconds with the manual transmission and in 10.5 seconds with the automatic gearbox. What size engine does the DeLorean have? The DeLorean has a…
Georgia is one of the fastest- growing states in the nation, yet 49th in per capita spending on transportation. Georgia DOT plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. However, the maintenance of the road,…
While in theory all men over 12 attended each court, it is likely that in practice only the manorial officers, offenders, jurymen, witnesses, litigants and pledges and those involved in land transfers came to the court. Manor courts were often used to solve out cases of assault, petty theft, drunkenness,…
The first desk used in the Oval Office was the Theodore Roosevelt desk, and the desk currently in use by Joe Biden is the Resolute desk. Of the six desks used in the Oval Office, the Resolute desk has spent the longest time there, having been used by eight presidents…
Both Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Blue Mosque is the choice of most writers compared to Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 7 publications such as Frommer’s, Time Out and Michelin Guide. The fascinating story of…
However, the “Elaine” mannequin is a big success and appears in stores across the nation. It is designed by Ricky, the obsessive television enthusiast she encountered in “The Cigar Store Indian.” However, the “Elaine” mannequin is a big success and appears in stores across the nation. It is designed by…
Coffee was finally brought to the New World by the British in the mid-17th century. Coffee houses were popular, but it wasn’t until the Boston Party in 1773 that America’s coffee culture was changed forever: the revolt against King George III generated a mass switch from tea to coffee amongst…
Henry Ford’s first car was the Quadricycle, seen here with Ford driving. It had only two forward speeds and could not back up. By the mid-1920s the American automobile had won the revolution Ford had begun. These European 1920’s cars were bought by the rich and famous, in Europe and…
Over the last five years, shares of Electronic Arts ( NASDAQ:EA) have trounced the broader market, up 141% compared with the S&P 500 ’s return of 51%. That outperformance includes the recent … mission statement: We exist to inspire the world to play. Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is an American…
James King in 1851 created the first washing machine to use a drum, Hamilton Smith in 1858 patented a rotary version, and in 1868 Thomas Bradford, a British inventor, created a commercially successful machine that resembles the modern device. From 1850, the shakers built and marketed large wooden washers, designed…