The First Underwater Car

Rinspeed, a Swiss company, has built the world’s first functional underwater car. The car is electric-powered and can travel up to 77mph on land, 3mph on the surface of water, and 1.8 mph at 30 feet underwater.

Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Indonesia

It is reported that a strong earthquake hit Indonesia this past Wednesday and caused a tsunami to hit the town of Padang. The quake even caused tall buildings to sway and the tsunami caused a 9 foot tall wave to fall on Padang about 20 minutes after the quake. One person was killed and dozens were injured. Several buildings were damaged and a car showroom collapsed. Some people in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand also felt the quake. When the quake hit a lot of people went to the inland to be safer.