The last major transformation in warfare occurred during the 1930s. These changes were all played out during World War II. We’ve spent the rest of the 20th century trying to digest all those changes. But as we enter the 21st
Category: Engineering
Does ‘Consensus’ Matter in Science?
From the great Micheal Crichton: I want to pause here and talk about this notion of consensus, and the rise of what has been called consensus science. I regard consensus science as an extremely pernicious development that ought to be
Building the B-29
A nice video showing the construction of the B-29 during World War II… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcS3TCI4SBw[/youtube]
Crazy Ways to Spend Money
It’s like sitting around a major bonfire and complaining about the smoke coming from the guy next to you who is smoking a cigarette… They just don’t realize how small they really are: World Is Spending $1 Billion Per Day
The Real Imponderable Questions
Two questions that nobody can seem to answer: 1) Why do so many Jews identify with the liberal viewpoint? 2) Why are so many Nobel Prizes won by Jews?
Scenery from a Bicycle Ride
During one of my recent bicycle rides in North Dayton, I snapped this simple photo with my Android phone. I didn’t realize it at the time, but it’s actually a striking picture.
Plane Crash at Dayton Air Show
Wing walkers plane crashes at Dayton Air Show.
The Making of the Movie ‘Red Dawn’
If you find these types of videos interesting: Behind the Scenes of Red Dawn – YouTube.
Engineers – Passion and Love
An engineer was crossing a road one day, when a frog called out to him and said, “If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a beautiful princess.” He bent over, picked up the frog, and put it in his pocket.
Military Humor
“Aim towards the enemy.” –Instruction printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher “If the enemy is in range, so are you.” –Infantry Journal “It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” –U.S. Air Force manual “Try to