MMXXVI VOL21 No.949

World rocked around the clock 72 years ago

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Maunsell Sea Forts
War

Post-apocalyptic relics of World War II, only 4 are left standing

Editor's picks

Almost the same size as the Titanic, the disaster of the last and most luxurious of the great zeppelins marked the end of the era of travel by airships

Bloody facts about Halloween

From its obscure Celtic origins to its modern version. Its history, the Christian origin of the name, carved pumpkins, trick-or-treating, how it arrived from Europe to the United States, the current business in figures and the mischievous pranks that were played when there was no treat

Black Sheep Squadron, 1943-1944

On September 16, 1943, the Black Sheep Squadron began its reign of terror over Japanese pilots, shooting down 11 Zeros in the Solomon Islands. Their leader, Greg "Pappy" Boyington, scored five of those victories and from that fateful day for the Rising Sun, he continued adding kills almost daily

The last flight of the Lady Be Good

In 1958, a mysterious World War II bomber was discovered in the middle of the Sahara, perfectly preserved as if it had suddenly been transported through time from the 1940s and dropped onto the desert dunes 15 years later. This is the story of the aircraft and the tragic fate that befell its crew

Random article

What is a 72-hour backpack? This article covers recommended items from U.S. and European governments, the controversy around the 72h concept, the critical need to carry water in real crises, what happens when you step out with no plan, and the risk of becoming a target

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Nolumus credere, velimus scire

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