Motorcycles, Dividends, and Nature’s Wonders: A Journey of Discovery

The first version of a motorcycle was created back in 1885 by two German inventors, Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler. They were pioneers in engineering and designed a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, a big step forward for transportation at the time.

However, their early invention wasn’t exactly easy to use. The engine was so heavy that the motorcycle couldn’t really tilt or balance well, which made it very difficult to ride. Because of that, it was never sold to the public. It took nearly another ten years before a more practical motorcycle was developed and made available to people. That first commercially sold version also came from Germany, created by the Hildebrand & Wolfmüller company.

What Is a Dividend?

The word “dividend” comes from the idea of “dividing.” It refers to dividing profits among people who own shares in a company. In today’s world, big companies aren’t usually owned by just one person. Instead, lots of people can buy shares or small pieces of the company. When someone owns shares, it means they own a small portion of that business, based on how much they paid.

When the company makes money and earns profits, those profits are sometimes shared with the shareholders. That shared amount is called a dividend, a portion of the earnings that gets distributed among the many people who invested in the company. It’s one way of rewarding people who believe in the business and chose to support it.

What Are the Widest Waterfalls in the World?

We often hear about the tallest waterfalls in the world, but what about the widest? In the country of Laos, in Southeast Asia, you’ll find the Konglor Caves Falls, which hold the record for the widest waterfalls in the world. These falls stretch out to an incredible width of 10,783 meters, that’s more than 10 kilometers across!

So why haven’t most people heard of them? While they are very wide, the waterfalls themselves are relatively low and not as visually dramatic as tall falls like Niagara or Victoria Falls. But they are still an amazing natural wonder and a beautiful example of Hashem’s incredible world.