Odd thing about -40 it doesn't matter whether or not you are using F or C... We don't get weather quite that cold but if it's going to be below...
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Took a careful look when I filled up this morning. There's a big sign between the pumps that just says what you are suppose to do. There are...
About a year latter a friend of mine joined the navy. At the induction center they had a mix for the various services. At one point an army...
Very impressive. Looks to be a lot of fine detail in it.
I do remember that John Paul Jones served in their navy for a while. Haven't read much about what was happening there then though. A fair number...
Another update focuses on the scrapping of the Kirovs. Surface Forces: Killing The Kirovs To Save The Fleet Looks like some of the leadership...
I know if I was on the other side flame thrower operators would be on my priority list.
Good point if the pressure aerosolizes the gasoline you can get an explosion. Even if no explosion the chance of being engulfed in fire was...
The last one I read I just remember it saying "Remain outside your car and don't use your cell phone while fueling" or words to that effect....
Still see a lot of people starting the pumps and then taking a seat in their cars in spite of the signs. The signs don't say why or they might...
I would guess not. On the other hand a spark due to a static electric discharge.
From what I understand the big danger of smoking near a gas pump was lighting the cigarette. An open flam will ignite the fumes where the glowing...
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I don't think an explosion is likely. The gasoline would normally need to be aerosolized with the right mix of oxygen to actually explode. You...
Back when I was in school I remember (70's) I read about a skull form South Africa that looked like a Neanderthal. Current theory is that they...
An here I thought "settlement" was a completely size indeterminate noun.... Thanks for the info.
If my understanding is correct when the officer on deck orders a turn the sailor executing it is right next to him. Especially in a case like...
I'm also not sure I've seen a settlement of any size without a church. Of course said buildings aren't normally as substantial as what I think...
