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Vought F4U Corsair Firing Rockets During Assault of Okinawa, WWII

Achievement Unlocked: US Army Badges the Warriors Claim to Fame

October 10, 2011

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The Evolution of the Rifle: From Muskets to the Assault Rifle

via: Cannon Gun Safes

September 26, 2011

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The Adopt-A-Bot Orphanage by Bryan Marshall

These carefully assembled examples of junk art, mostly in the form of robots, come by way of Bryan Marshall, an artist who obviously enjoys his craft. His Flickr photostream is filled with over two-years worth of his work. If you’re interested in purchasing some of his orphaned bots, be sure to check out his Etsy [...]

August 15, 2011

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The Demon Core: An Atomic Bomb Possessed or Blessed?

The Demon Core was the nickname given to a 6.2-kilogram (14 lb) subcritical mass of plutonium that accidentally went briefly critical in two separate accidents at the Los Alamos laboratory in 1945 and 1946. Both incidents resulted in the acute radiation poisoning and the subsequent death of a scientist. After these incidents, the sphere of [...]

June 30, 2011

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The Elementals of War

The elemental elements of war, fire, water, air and earth.

June 2, 2011

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Combustible Lemon Grenades

Combustible Lemons… Seriously!

May 19, 2011

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Technology Paranoia and a History of Fear: Our Atomic Culture

The Dark Side by: Martin Miller In its broadest sense, culture is the sum total of our beliefs, our fears, our behavior patterns, our institutions, our common values, as well as our art, music, and literature. But the arts often neglect or omit reference to the Cold War. In fact, most of us who lived [...]

August 23, 2010

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NASA Celebrates Star Wars and Star Wars Goes NASA

NASA Evolving Into Star Wars? NASA Goes to Star Wars Celebration V and Makes Plans For Hyper Drives? NASA talks with “Star wars” creators, stars and fans about the inspiration of the film and the appeal of space exploration. [nasa.gov] Items Taken Into Space Reflect Accomplishments on Earth Astronaut Jim Reilly helped welcome R2-D2 and [...]

July 31, 2010

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A.N.T. – Aid Necessities Transporter

Intended for humanitarian organizations like the United Nations, A.N.T. is an incredible machine, morphing between two highly specialized transportation modes (one for carrying supplies, the other for returning swiftly to headquarters), as well as functioning as temporary housing.

July 28, 2010

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Kinetic Sculptures (Videos and Pics)

Kinetic sculptures are an art form practiced by few. Whether stationary or mobile, these impressive pieces can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes. Relying heavily upon mathematical calculations and carefully engineered parts to ensure fluid locomotion, kinetic sculptures are an amazing and modern adaptation of art that everyone can appreciate. Squirrel Power [...]

July 25, 2010

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