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Aurochs rebirth. A Nazi fantasy lives on.
Of course, the Nazi mad scientists were at work in a number of areas. One of them was an attempt to re-create the extinct Aurochs via a back-breeding program. They had sort of half-baked results and the cattle breed known as Heck Cattle was as far as they got. Heck cattle are big and mean... -
Toilet back-fires, sinks U-Boat
What a crappy way to end a military career. I bet poor Captain Schlitt had some unfortunate nicknames after the incident. http://warisboring.com/articles/the-high-tech-toilet-that-destroyed-a-submarine/ It does make me wonder how modern submarines handle the problem. I'm thinking the... -
Aviator Sunglasses
Anyone know the history of classic tear-drop shaped aviator sunglasses? Were they first used in WWII? The Korean War? Vietnam? or when? Thanks. Any other trivia about this iconic eyewear is appreciated!- Tiki Tom
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An old Messerschmitt gathering dust
As young Indiana Jones once said "this belongs in a museum." Very haunting photos of old WWII war birds gathering dust in a Texas hanger. Supposedly the collection is bigger than at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. I'd love to have the opportunity to poke around in that old hanger; maybe be... -
Touch up with iron?
On the assumption that there are no stupid questions: My Borsalino sometimes get a little ripple or wave in the brim. Recently I discovered that with a low heat iron I can make it smooth/flat again. Before I continue such behavior, I thought I'd check with the experts. Is this a no-no for... -
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Tuesday is "Battle of Britain Day".
I will be sure to pause during my day to remember those heroes. Here is an interview with Battle of Britain Ace, Tom Neil. I can't tell you how impressed I am with a 95 year old who comes across sharper and better looking than some guys who are decades younger. I had never heard the bit... -
It must be good to be a Prince!
I'm sure I was probably asked to participate too. But, um, the invitation was somehow lost in the mail. :rolleyes: http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/harry-to-join-battle-of-britain-anniversary-flypast-on-31st-birthday-11364001653654 -
Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology
Mod: Feel free to move this, as appropriate. I couldn't quite figure out where it should go. I would certainly wear my wide-brimmed brown fedora to this. Maybe my leather jacket too... http://www.indianajonestheexhibition.com/ Too bad I don't foresee being in Washington D.C. anytime...
