40 Years After Texas Flood Trauma, Gainesville Elephant Sissy Takes to the Water Again
Elephant Sissy is now 54 years old. She is one of the most famous survivors in Texas. In 1981, when she was 13 years old, she spent 36 hours clinging to the top of a tree trunk and treading water…
Porsche’s most exclusive model will set you back $2.9 million
Porsche’s first customer prototype in more than a decade came with a $2.9 million price tag, making the 963 the most expensive model offered by the German automaker. The LMP2-derived 963 chassis, built by Canadian race car manufacturer Multimatic, could…
An electric Mercedes-Benz travels 747 miles without a charge, almost twice the range of a Tesla Model S
Tim Levin Mercedes-Benz’s electric concept car can travel up to 747 miles on a single charge. The longest range electric car on the market is the 520-mile Lucid Air, priced at $169,000. The Vision EQXX is not for sale. Mercedes-Benz’s…
Embracing native plants is not necessarily all or nothing
As home gardeners learn more about the role of native plants in the ecosystem and their importance to pollinators, wildlife and people, many are turning to “rewilding”. This term refers to an approach to landscaping that relies on the use…
Dior’s 19,000 flowers at the Paris show shine with a star-studded glow
PARIS (AP) – Flowers, art and Dior’s world-famous atelier collided Friday to bring a fragrant surge of creativity. The brand’s Paris Fashion Week show was a tribute to the late British painter Duncan Grant and famed member of London’s Bloomsbury…
The hotel is now hiring reunion specialists to plan your next big family reunion
After months or even years apart, families are finally reuniting. In fact, according to a spokesperson for Virtuoso, a global network of luxury travel advisors, gathering for multi-day reunions is one of the biggest motivators for vacations today. This has…