Highway to Heaven: Wyoming’s Optical Illusion

This surreal stretch of I-80 in Wyoming is nicknamed the “Highway to Heaven” because it appears to rise straight into the sky. The illusion—caused by a steep gradient, long horizon,…

The Chrysler Turbine Car: Jet Power on Wheels

In 1963, Chrysler built a car that ran on jet turbine power—no spark plugs, no oil changes, and almost no maintenance. The Chrysler Turbine Car could burn diesel, kerosene, even…