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Image making, an ancient and universal human practice, was revolutionised when photography became more portable and affordable in the second half of the nineteenth century. 1,244 more words

Fandango’s Provocative Question #44

From Fandango:

“You’re probably familiar with this quote from philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist, George Santayana, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.“ In a 1948 speech to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill changed the quote slightly when he said, “Those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.“ 555 more words

This pictorial illustrates the shape of the detection
area for the 144 ASDIC, the ‘Q; attachment and the 147 Asdic.

Asdic dome, oscillator and housing equipment The… 2,355 more words

In the Ninth Year of that.

So nomened Enpo Era.

In 1681.

A Waxing Moon so began. Those

beginnings of such an Autumn. As colors… 728 more words

Dick’s Sporting Goods has destroyed $5 million of the chain’s gun inventory, its CEO said.

After finding out that Dick’s had sold the Parkland shooter a shotgun… 335 more words

‘Mistel’ (mistletoe) was the name the Germans gave to
their combination system whereby a fighter aircraft was attached to an old
bomber loaded with explosives. The fighter, in this case an Me 109, flew its… 3,713 more words