This summer has illustrated that Pensacola's downtown has become a desirable, well-functioning part of local life. Weekends have brought huge throngs into the city, bent on enjoying the many things ...

Gottlieb Daimler deposited a patent for the world's first motorcycle on August 29th, 1885. Built from wood, it was powered by a 4-cycle 1-cylinder engine that produced 0.5 hp. This invention ...

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