Clark Sparksadded this to HISTORY, CURRENT AND PAST EVENTSMilitary History Why this man is the only reason we are all still alive todaymirror.co.uk - Matt Roper Unknown to the world, Russian officer Vasili Arkhipov single-handedly averted nuclear war at the height of the Cuban missile crisis Nobody knew at the …
Clark Sparksadded this to Military Thoughts & HistoryMilitary History Tragedy Averted: In 1982, Two Aircraft Carriers Nearly Went to War.nationalinterest.org On the afternoon of May 1, 1982, crewmen on the deck of the Argentine carrier Veinticinco de Mayo (“May 25”) scrambled to load six A-4Q Skyhawk attack …
Associated PressBabe Ruth Babe Ruth road jersey sells at auction for $5.6 millionAssociated PressNEW YORK (AP) — A Babe Ruth road jersey dating to 1928-30 has sold at auction for $5.6 million. Hunt Auctions, which handled Saturday's sale, says the price breaks a record for the most expensive piece
RRick Timmeradded this to HistoryMilitary History Who Was Kaiser Wilhelm?historyhit.com Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albrecht von Preußen was born 27 January 1859 in Berlin, then the capital of Prussia. He was also the first grandchild of …
Business Insideradded this to Military & DefenseMilitary History U-2 Dragon Lady flying for more than 60 years but plane has changedBusiness Insider - Christopher WoodySince the mid-1950s, the US Air Force's U-2 Dragon Lady has been cruising the upper reaches of the atmosphere, snooping almost totally unnoticed. While the mission is pretty much the same, the aircraft
MM.H.D.added this to D's Mil HistoryMilitary History How the AH-64 Apache Became the Ultimate Attack Helicopternationalinterest.org Early in the morning of January 17, 1991, eight sleek helicopters bristling with missiles swooped low over the sands of the An Nafud desert in as …
Derrick Ashadded this to American TerminatorAmerican Sniper The Sniper: The Weapon of War That No One Wanteddefensemaven.io - Warrior Maven Snipers play a key role in the world’s armies. They’re excellent scouts and can target commanders on the opposing side with an outsize impact. …
Vivian Narvaezadded this to RANDOM PAGES from HISTORYMilitary HistoryAlbania's Cold War paranoia dots the landscape with 175,000 bunkers which have been transformed into homes, hostels and afterdailymail.co.uk - Ross Ibbetson Albania's Cold War paranoia dots the landscape with 175,000 concrete bunkers which were built at great cost and time for the nuclear Armageddon that …
For Sale: 1929 Ford Model A in Thomson, Georgiaclassiccars.com 1929 Model A 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod! This 1929 has a new 351 Windsor with a air gap intake 4 barrel manifold,a 650 cfm mechanical secondary QFT …
Military History Did Nazi Germany's Technology Turn America Into a Military Superpower?defensemaven.io - Warrior Maven Before the guns fell silent in 1945, the Allies had already drawn up plans for gathering as much German technology as they could take. The German war …
Refinery29Millennials A Surprising Number Of Millennials Own More Than One Home – Yes, ReallyRefinery29 - Nick LevineGetting on the property ladder is a priority for many millennials, but one that can feel like a pipe dream in 2019. There's even a website that can tell you, in seconds, where you can and can't afford
The Times of Israeladded this to The Times of IsraelBerlin Thousands evacuated in Berlin after WWII bomb foundtimesofisrael.com - By AFP BERLIN — A 100-kilogram (220-pound) US World War II bomb was defused overnight near Berlin’s central hub of Alexanderplatz, police said …
The Atlanticadded this to CultureGilbert Elizabeth Gilbert's New Novel: Mistakes and AdventuresThe Atlantic - Lizzie O'Leary“I was struck by how much shame there was in Eat Pray Love, and how apologetic I was as a narrator.” Like Spinal Tap, Elizabeth Gilbert goes to 11. Whether it’s the depths of her despair in Eat, Pray,
New York City New Yorkers showcase flashy hats at the second annual High Line Hat Partynydailynews.com - www.nydailynews.com The second annual High Line Hat Party kicked off with a flurry of lights and fashion on the High Line in Manhattan. Inspired by the ballroom culture …
Bleacher Reportadded this to BaseballBabe Ruth Babe Ruth Game-Worn Yankees Jersey Sells for Record $5.64M at AuctionBleacher Report - Mike ChiariA Babe Ruth jersey set a new record this week by selling for $5.64 million at auction—the largest sum ever paid for a piece of sports memorabilia. According to Hunt Auctions (h/t ESPN.com), the jersey
BBC NewsBabe Ruth Babe Ruth jersey fetches record-breaking $5.6m at auctionBBC NewsA jersey worn by legendary baseball player Babe Ruth has become the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. The garment was snapped up for $5,640,000 (£4.4m) at auction in New York on Saturday.
NBC Newsadded this to Pop CulturePlay buttonMen in Black: International 'Men in Black: International' reboot finds inspiration in Cold War spy thrillersNBC News - Noah BerlatskyStarring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, the film finds a way to see alien immigrants as a source of strength, not as a threat. As expected, “Men in Black: International” is an exercise in throwback
The Virginian-Pilotadded this to Hampton Roads newsPrint Media The Virginian-Pilot's downtown Norfolk headquarters to be soldpilotonline.com - Kimberly Pierceall The Virginian-Pilot's downtown Norfolk home for nearly 82 years soon will be for sale, the company announced Friday night. The interim general manager …
Bryan Maheradded this to :: quickFLIP :: Subculture 9 Japanese Subculture Fashions You Can Spot in Tokyolivejapan.com Japanese culture is rich and diverse. Part of what makes Japanese culture so unique are its subcultures! And subculture fashion in Japan is …
Bruce Crouchetadded this to Comic-ConSuperman Did a UK Publisher Make Us Believe Superman Could Fly in 1939?bleedingcool.com - Mark Seifert Superman as created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster is without doubt one of the most popular and successful fictional characters of all time. People …
Obituaries OBITUARY: William Farrer Taylor, M.D., 1927-2019lostcoastoutpost.com Bill was born in the small town of Blossburg, Pennsylvania on June 22, 1927, he was the only child of Louise and Harry Taylor, his early life was …
DKODING MEDIAadded this to Love21st Century 21st Century witnesses an impossible fairytaledkoding.in - DKODING WW2 Soldier and his French Lady Love Reunited after 75 Years of Falling In LoveIn the midst of World War II, a young American soldier Robbins went …
News (Wales) The tragic story of when five children from one family died 85 years agowalesonline.co.uk - Marcus Hughes Heartrbroken after losing five children, the Gibbons family were too poor to afford a gravestone A family have placed a headstone on the grave of five …
Pierre Trudeau Canadian spy service destroyed secret Cold War files on former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeauwashingtonexaminer.com - Alana Goodman Canada’s top spy agency destroyed a cache of secret Cold War-era files on former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, a Soviet sympathizer who visited …
Swindon Steam enthusiasts line track to greet Flying Scotsman as it passes through Swindonswindonadvertiser.co.uk - Swindon Advertiser Staff STEAM train enthusiasts greeted the Flying Scotsman with waves, cheers - and the snapping of camera shutters. The iconic locomotive limped through …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoD Day A choice to build walls or tear them downstraitstimes.com - www.straitstimes.com June 16, 2019 5:00 AM There is a video I like to watch on YouTube of a children's choir standing barefoot in the sands of Omaha Beach in Normandy, …
GOLFadded this to GOLFPebble Beach Golf Links PHOTOS: The celebrities of Pebble BeachGOLF - By Josh Berhow Pebble Beach Golf Links and the Monterey Peninsula have long been a hub for the biggest, richest and swankiest celebrities in the biz. Especially …
KKaronadded this to People And Events We Should Know About But Don'tJustin Trudeau Justin Trudeau Says Government Will Apologize To Italian Canadians For Treatment During WWIIhuffingtonpost.ca - Canadian Press The prime minister did not say when the apology would occur. He said during the war, Italian Canadian families and businesses struggled and no one was …
Comic Book Resourcesadded this to TV NewsNike Nike Reveals Stranger Thing Clothing Line | CBRcbr.com - Renaldo Matadeen Nike has partnered with Stranger Things to release a line of '80s-themed clothing and sneakers for the upcoming third season of the hit Netflix …
MMLB.comBabe Ruth Ruth jersey auctions for record $5.64 millionMLB.com - By Sarah Langs A Babe Ruth jersey sold for $5.64 million in an auction, according to Hunt Auctions. That quantity is a record for a sports memorabilia item, …
