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08/27/2025

08/14/2025

Democrats care about power, not people.

06/18/2025

Getting out of your comfort zone is not easy, but it may be just what you need.

Drop a YES below if you’ll try adding some intentional discomfort to your life this week, no matter how small!

04/20/2025

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Ten Unknown Facts About

Aerospace Origins: BMW started in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. The BMW logo represents a spinning propeller against a blue sky, not a stylized Bavarian flag as commonly believed.

Name Meaning: BMW stands for "Bayerische Motoren Werke" (Bavarian Motor Works). The company didn't produce its first car until 1928, the BMW Dixi.

World War Impact: After WWII, BMW survived by making pots, pans, and bicycles as they were banned from producing engines.
Saving Grace: The BMW Isetta, a tiny "bubble car" produced in the 1950s, saved the company from bankruptcy and potential takeover by Mercedes-Benz.

Art Car Tradition: Since 1975, BMW has commissioned renowned artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jeff Koons to paint their cars, creating the famous "BMW Art Car Collection."

Electric Pioneer: BMW was experimenting with electric vehicles as early as 1972, creating the BMW 1602e for the Munich Olympics, long before the i3 and i8.

Manufacturing Innovation: BMW's Leipzig plant features unique wind turbines and sustainable energy systems, making it one of the most environmentally friendly car factories in the world.

Technology Firsts: BMW introduced the world's first in-car internet access (1997) and was the first to use a heads-up display in a European production car (2004).

Motorcycle Heritage: BMW's motorcycle division, BMW Motorrad, has been in continuous production since 1923, making it older than their car production.

Ownership Structure: BMW remains one of the few major automakers that isn't part of a larger conglomerate.

04/19/2025

Matt also says he’s leaving the democrat party.

04/19/2025

UNDEBATEABLE FACT: They only care about power, and they lie, cheat, and steal every chance they get.

10/08/2024

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10/05/2024

Hotshot dahlia…very prolific

10/03/2024

ain't she sweet ?

Westerton JWH dahlia is very pretty this time of year when the color turned a little lighter.