Americans have a preference for large vehicles, exemplified by the popularity of trucks and SUVs, often designed for rugged use. However, these bigger vehicles come with significant downsides, including high fuel consumption, which increases costs for drivers and is detrimental to the environment. Additionally, the weight and size of these vehicles contribute to road safety issues, as they are linked to approximately 40,000 annual fatalities in the US.
The explosion of thousands of pagers across Lebanon and Syria was an attack on Hizbullah, a Shia militant group which had been trying to evade Israeli surveillance by using these low-tech devices. What will such an escalated attack mean for the region? Why Americans’ obsession with big cars makes the country’s roads so deadly (9:25). And the thrill of fossil-hunting (16:31).
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