The Hunt for the Missing Orient Express Trains.
For years, the media ignored the Wright brothers’ breakthrough flight. Why? (via Real Clear Science)
The Ether Monument in Boston. It has no names inscribed because everyone wanted to claim credit.
Everything you need to know about gender-affirming care. This will vary outside of the United States. (via Metafilter)
This West Virginia affordable home has some lovely original elements, but those kitchen cabinets are not one of them. (via reddit)
Art Appreciation 101 for Cats.
France plans for flying taxis during 2024 Paris Olympics. And they're electric! (via Fark)
The Hushed History of Sex Workers on the Battlefield. The details are not pleasant for anyone involved.
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It was easy to dismiss the Wright brothers claims. Dozens of people had flown gliders, even some with engines that claimed to fly. The Wrights traveled far away to the North Carolina shore where a good wind was all but guaranteed. Think of the difficulty and expense to move them, their airplanes(more than 1) and all their gear 700 miles in 1903. If that contraption could really fly why not in Ohio. It was cool but others had done it.
ReplyDeleteWhere the Wrights genius came into play was in the following few years when they were the first to discover how the control a plane by twisting the wings like a bird does. That was the discovery that made a plane usable after getting off the ground.
I wonder if those WV kitchen cabinets are Aluminum or galvanized steel? They are unique and easy to clean plus could be painted if desired.
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