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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1721853338.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1721853338.jpg The price of gas and car washes in 1963. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1721853338.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1721853338.jpg The Studebaker power plant burned 800 tons of coal a day, used one million gallons of water a day, for 365 days a year, to provide the electricity, steam and compressed air, to supply the assembly line. The coal and water amounts are incomprehensible! Sample street goes up and down on the left of the photo. The third photo is from 1920, when Studebaker began making their light six cars. After they came off the assembly line, they were parked here for transport. The light six was the Studebaker's first car. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1721853338.jpg During the filming of "The Great Escape" in 1963, tensions simmered between James Garner and Charles Bronson that extended far beyond the set. Garner, known for his integrity both on and off screen, clashed with Bronson over what he saw as unfair treatment of lesser-known actors. In his autobiography "The Garner Files," published in 2011, Garner candidly revealed their strained relationship, describing Bronson as "a pain in the ass" who "used and abused people." Garner, riding high on the success of "Maverick" and making strides in film, found Bronson's behavior intolerable. He accused Bronson of disrespecting smaller roles and behaving unfairly during a poker game held at Garner's home post-filming, where Bronson's attempt to retract a bet was met with firm opposition from Garner. This incident, emblematic of their ongoing feud, solidified Bronson's animosity towards Garner, leading to a vow never to work together again. Despite the clash, Garner remained steadfast in his principles, advocating for fairness and decency in an industry often clouded by ego and ambition. His reflections on the matter underscored his reputation as not just a star, but a gentleman who valued honesty over appeasement. His true born in Oklahoma values coming to bear. |
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Took a friend of mine to Morrisville, PA yesterday to pick up a school bus he is going to turn into an RV for he and his wife...she is a paraplegic.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg The Gila Bend Cowboy The Arizona desert might not be the first place you would think a mummified body would be found. In fact, on several occasions throughout history a carcass was discovered buried or lying on the desert floor in a dried up condition. One such mummy was that of a cowboy found near the town of Gila Bend. It was in 1895 when a couple of rough-riders traveling on their horses across the desert came across an unusual site. It was a body of a man which appeared to have been lying there for a brief period and looked well preserved. The cowboy mummy was given the name, Sylvester, and was thought to have once been a 19th century rancher or perhaps a gambler. Hypothetical stories started circulating about how Sylvester was probably caught cheating, then shot, and bleed to death trying to escape. They go on to say that while fleeing, he fell off his horse, landed on the desert dirt, and was covered with blowing sands. The sands dried his body overnight preserving the corpse resulting in the mummified state he was found in. Although that story might be a bit far-fetched, another more believable account was being told as well. The claims are he was found shortly after death and preserved in a high level of arsenic. Arsenic was used to stop the physical manifestation of a corpse rotting by killing bacteria and insects that invaded it. This custom of using arsenic was found to be poisonous by the 1900’s and never used again. No one knows who preserved his body in arsenic, but his mummified figure was put on exhibit in a sideshow for all to see. The Wild West outlaw mummy was acquired by the Ye Olde Curiosity Shop in Seattle, Washington in 1955 and put in a glass case for display. This has been Sylvester’s home ever since. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722291606.jpg Why does the AC-130 use propellers and not jet engines? The AC-130, a formidable presence in the sky, is a military aircraft that's been designed with specific missions in mind. Its use of propellers over jet engines is a deliberate choice that enhances its operational capabilities. Propellers are part of what's known as turboprop engines, which combine the reliability and efficiency of traditional propeller aircraft with the power of a turbine engine. The main reason for choosing propellers is their efficiency at lower speeds and altitudes, which is where the AC-130 often operates. This efficiency translates into better fuel economy and longer flight times, which are crucial for the aircraft's role in providing close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. The propellers also allow for shorter takeoffs and landings, enabling the AC-130 to operate from more rugged and less prepared airstrips, which is often the case in conflict zones. Turboprop engines, like those on the AC-130, are less susceptible to damage from debris and small objects being sucked into the engine, which is a significant advantage when operating in austere environments. The propellers make the aircraft's engines less likely to ingest foreign objects, reducing the risk of operational problems and maintenance issues. |
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Shrinkflation strikes again.
There's now a "Mega" size, but it is smaller than the old Giant size. Anyone have a good alternative? I don't like the taste of Post, and most generic / bag versions are just terrible. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1722362788.jpg |
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