Mon. 08/30 - Electric Cars Almost Became the Norm in the 1800s

Electric cars were being made as far back at the late 19th century, with entire fleets of electric cabs roaming the streets of several major cities. So what happened? Why didn’t they become the go-to vehicle from the beginning? Plus, the history of the very delicious and confusingly-named Boston Cooler. And the middle schoolers trying to clear the name of a woman accused of being a witch back in 1693. Sponsor: Raycon, Get 15% off at buyraycon.com/kottke Links: Why weren't cars electric from the start? (Slate) How the 'Boston Cooler' Became a Classic Detroit Drink (Atlas Obscura) The Boston Cooler Was an Accidental Detroit Classic (Detroit Is It) She Was Declared a Witch at Salem. These Middle Schoolers Want to Clear Her Name. (NY Times) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices