On a hike looking for rare limestone endemic plants in Death Valley, we spotted the wreckage of a plane! After several hours of hiking and many interesting plants, we managed to scramble over to the wreck.... continue reading

posted by eric3579 2 years 2 months ago • 1,775 views • 5:01

This is the story of America's massive forging presses built during the cold war used to build America's most advanced machinery - the Heavy Press Program. Modern airplanes, missiles, helicopters, turbines... continue reading

posted by nanrod 3 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 527 views • 12:48

They didn't get the memo about the removal of the electrified fences.

posted by Mordhaus 4 years 3 weeks ago • 114 views • 7:03

Adam debunks the notion that the Soviets caused the Cuban Missile Crisis.

posted by Mordhaus 4 years 3 months ago • 100 views • 1:05

The Saudis and Iranians have never actually declared war on each other. Instead, they fight indirectly by supporting opposing sides in other countries and inciting conflicts. This is known as proxy warfare. ... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 4 years 11 months 2 weeks ago • 312 views • 10:19

The Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20 mm anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had excellent accuracy, penetration and range, but its size made transportation difficult. It was nicknamed "Norsupyssy"... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 1 month 1 week ago • 123 views • 10:14

There are a few communities, up in northern Canada, with a dark history and a worrying future. Resolute is one of them, sat at the east of the once-legendary Northwest Passage. In a few years, it might... continue reading

posted by Mordhaus 5 years 9 months 1 week ago • 502 views • 4:28