Westinghouse won the right to supply the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair with electricity, and the rest is history. With these accomplishments, why isn’t Tesla recognized? Perhaps it was because his genius was intimidating, he wasn’t a public-relations wizard, and he … Continue reading →

1.1 seconds. Tesla Roadster acceleration: New model can do 0-100 km/h in 1.1 seconds. How long does it take a Tesla to go from 0 to 100? 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.01 seconds (vs. 5.1 seconds in the specs) … Continue reading →

2.8-second. The C8 Stingray is already a mighty thing, capable of 2.8-second 0-60 mph runs, and the Z06 has 175 more horsepower and much wider tires. What is the 0 to 60 time for 2021 Corvette? 2.9 secondsHow fast is … Continue reading →

The new records are for 5000 kilometer and 5000 miles, including a new 24-hour speed record (175.8 MPH average). The only stops were for gas, tires, and driver changes. Engine 5.7 Liter (350 cu. in.) V8 with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection … Continue reading →

2008. Funding for the company was obtained from a variety of sources, most notably PayPal cofounder Elon Musk, who contributed more than $30 million to the new venture and served as chairman of the company, beginning in 2004. In 2008 … Continue reading →

Federal regulations allow manufacturers to sell vehicles for a given model year as early as January of the prior calendar year. That means that shortly after the ball drops to signal New Year’s Day 2021, manufacturers can start selling 2022 … Continue reading →

The toilet on another Crew Dragon capsule sprang a leak in September during Inspiration4, SpaceX’s first fully private mission.When the capsule returned from its three-day jaunt in orbit, engineers found urine throughout an internal section beneath Crew Dragon’s interior floor. … Continue reading →

Forbes 2021 Billionaire List: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk claim top spots. The top 10 richest people in the world are worth a total of $1.15 trillion, Forbes said. That’s up by two-thirds from $686 billion last year. Who is the … Continue reading →

$200 million. Forbes reports that Drake’s 2020 earnings topped $49 million, and placed him at no. 49 on the outlet’s Celebrity 100 list of 2020. However, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Drake has a total net worth of $200 million, … Continue reading →

Did Elon Musk grow up wealthy? In contrast to many successful businessmen, Elon Musk wasn’t born into wealth.There have been rumors that Musk’s father owned an emerald mine, but those rumor are false, and Musk has benefited from his father … Continue reading →

Musk’s 23% stake in Tesla (discounted for loan obligations) constitutes the bulk of his fortune, but he also holds a minority stake in the privately held rocket company he founded in 2002, SpaceX.Musk’s net worth has soared to new heights … Continue reading →

Mayweather has five. A Phantom, a Phantom drophead coupe, a Wraith, a Dawn and a second phantom for his other house. These 5 cars have a worth upwards of $6 million. With those many luxury Rolls Royces, it’s safe to … Continue reading →

Aliko Dangote $25 billion. Mike Adenuga $4.6 billion. Oprah Winfrey $2.9 billion. Patrice Motsepe $2.9 billion. Florunsho Alakija $2.5 billion. Abdul Samad Rabiu $1.2 billion. Mo Ibrahim $1.1 billion. Who is first black billionaire? He became the first black American … Continue reading →

The realm of Sheba remains lost to history. The two leading locations are the kingdom of Saba in modern Yemen and the ancient kingdom of Aksum in Ethiopia. What modern-day country is on the biblical site of Sheba? As her … Continue reading →

His wealth came from business, trade, and tributes from Arabia and Levant. In fact, his wealth made silver became as worthless as rubble. Another person, whose wealth can’t be fathomed in dollar terms, is also present in this list. He … Continue reading →