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Those 4x4 panel trucks were so rare that this might have also been the first factory NAPCO Powr-Pak installation (RPO 690). Before 1957 all Chevy NAPCO 4x4 conversions were done by aftermarket installers.

I have to laugh whenever I see that meme, because it was likely done by a die hard automobile driver and vehicle drivers can be the worst about messing up traffic flow by sitting in the left lane going too slow or driving the same speed as the car next to them.

Random photo of a cool watch that changes numerals at noon to become 24 hr time.
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My friend's 57 GMC NAPCO

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Now that is a big anvil!

I want my NAPCO!!!

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Ron Howard's wedding to his (still) wife Cheryl in 1975--with Henry Winkler.

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The idea of a lunar rover has been explored since the early 1960s. Several companies, including Boeing and General Motors, were involved in designing a compact, lightweight vehicle that could fit inside the Lunar Module. Engineer Ferenc "Frank" Pavlics created a foldable design for the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), suitable for the Moon's low gravity and lack of atmosphere. The LRV featured an advanced navigation system for tracking position and played a key role in the last three Apollo missions, enabling astronauts to explore greater distances on the lunar surface.

The fact that this function is gone is a travesty!

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The do make curbs and pot holes like the used to!

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Uranus, as seen by Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope! Here's what's different
Hubble's images of Uranus, primarily taken in visible light, presented a relatively featureless blueish sphere. The rings were faint and not well-resolved, largely appearing as a blur around the planet. This limited view failed to capture the intricate details of Uranus's ring system, which includes 13 known rings. Hubble's capabilities were constrained by its focus on visible wavelengths, making it difficult to discern the finer aspects of the rings and their dynamic interactions with the planet's atmosphere.
In contrast, JWST employs advanced infrared imaging techniques that allow it to penetrate Uranus's thick atmosphere and reveal much more detail. Its recent images showcase not only Uranus but also its rings in stunning clarity.
Notably, JWST successfully resolved the elusive Zeta ring, a faint and diffuse ring closest to the planet, which was not clearly visible in Hubble's observations. The JWST captures multiple infrared wavelengths (1.4, 2.1, 3.0, and 4.6 microns), providing a comprehensive overview of both the rings and the atmospheric features of Uranus.
The polar cap appears more prominent as Uranus approaches its 2028 solstice, showcasing seasonal variations that were previously unobserved with Hubble.

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Buy a new Ford, and come out to the car to go somewhere, and see this.
Whoops. It makes me appreciate my analog cars.

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Making some movie magic in San Francisco during the filming of Bullitt

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Amid the bustling streets of San Francisco in 1919, a full-service Shell station stands as a beacon of modern convenience and innovation in the rapidly evolving world of automobiles. The station, modest by today’s standards, features a small wooden or stucco structure with the iconic yellow Shell emblem prominently displayed above the entrance. Bold lettering on a signboard advertises gasoline prices, oil, and other services, reflecting the competitive nature of the burgeoning automobile industry.
Several attendants, dressed in clean uniforms of dark trousers, collared shirts, and caps embroidered with the Shell logo, are busy tending to customers. One man cranks the handle of a manual gasoline pump, which stands on a raised platform adorned with decorative glass globes. Nearby, another attendant is wiping down the windshield of a shiny black Model T Ford, while a third checks the vehicle’s tires with a handheld pressure gauge. The service is personal and attentive, with each customer receiving a thorough check of their car’s oil, radiator, and tire pressure.
The street surrounding the station hums with activity. A streetcar clatters along metal tracks, sharing the road with a mix of horse-drawn wagons and early motorcars. Pedestrians in 1910s attire—women in long skirts and hats, men in suits with pocket watches—move briskly past the station. The skyline hints at San Francisco’s iconic hilly terrain, with rows of Victorian homes and storefronts climbing gently in the background. Overhead, cables for the streetcars crisscross the sky, their silhouettes a reminder of the city’s unique charm. The Shell station, with its bustling energy and attentive service, embodies the spirit of an era embracing the future while still grounded in the traditions of personal care and craftsmanship.

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This insect can grow larger than a mouse and has mandibles strong enough to snap a pencil in half:
The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) grows up to 6.5 in (16.5 cm) long and can be found in tropical rainforests in parts of South America.
In fact, experts think this organism is literally about as big as a beetle can get. Why? In insects, oxygen isn’t forcefully delivered to cells by the lungs and heart. Instead, it seeps through the body by diffusion.
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Oxen pulling a mail carrier's Chevrolet out of the mud in Oxford, Maine in the Spring of 1928

Who writes these captions? There's no Model T in the picture, and there is only one station attendant, not to mention the description of the structure and the skyline.

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M1 Garands are stacked in racks in front of Springfield Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts - 1940
During WW2, Springfield Armory produced an estimated 3.5 million M1 Garands. Production at Springfield Armory resumed in 1952-1957 for total of around 4,188,669 produced.
Note this does not count the M1 Garands produced by Winchester, International Harvester, and Harrington and Richardson.
Boston Public Library Collection - Leslie Jones Photographer WWP-PD

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Hundreds of B-17 Flying Fortresses awaiting the scrap heap, 1946.

Almost certainly AI. Now if you do a google search, you often get an "AI overview" at the top. I generally scan right past that. I suspect that 90 or 95% of those overviews are spot on, but I don't want 90-95%. Granted, if you settle on some specific web page as your "source of truth" for some item, it still may be FOS. But that's something that I think I'm a reasonably decent judge of.

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In 1941 engineer Carl Kronmiller and industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss created a round-shaped home thermostat. The project, however, was shelved because of World War II. The Round was introduced to the public in 1953, when Minneapolis-Honeywell was seeking a new product to increase sales.
The T-86 Honeywell Round thermostat — known simply as The Round — was easy to make, easy to use, and easy to identify. Sales to both contractors and homeowners soared.
In 1963 the company’s name changed to Honeywell.

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Rare combination. Snow covered orange tree in Pensacola


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