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MrNubbz · « **Reply #4298 on:** January 05, 2025, 09:23:47 AM »

1781 British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold burns Richmond, Virginia
1846 The United States House of Representatives votes to stop sharing the Oregon Territory with the United Kingdom
1886 "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson published by Longmans, Green & Co.
1896 "Die Presse" newspaper (Germany) publicly announces Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays and their potential for new methods of medical diagnoses in a front-page article
1904 -42°F (-41.1°C), Smethport, Pennsylvania (state record)
1914 Industrialist Henry Ford announces his $5 minimum per-day wage, doubling most workers pay from $2.40 for a 9hr day to $5 for an 8hr day
1930 Bonnie Parker meets Clyde Barrow for the first time at Clarence Clay's house
1933 Work on Golden Gate Bridge begins, starting on the Marin County side
1940 FCC hears the 1st transmission of FM radio with clear, static-free signal
1959 Buddy Holly releases his last record "It Doesn't Matter"; he is killed in a plane crash 29 days later
1970 American daytime soap opera "All My Children" premieres on ABC
1972 Largest crowd at Cleveland Arena (Cavs vs Lakers-11,178)
1973 Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J."
1981 Peter Sutcliffe, a truck driver confesses that he is the "Yorkshire Ripper" and murdered 13 women

FearlessF · « **Reply #4299 on:** January 05, 2025, 09:51:01 AM »

Quote from: MrNubbz on January 05, 2025, 09:23:47 AM

1973 Columbia Records releases Bruce Springsteen's debut album "Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J."

Apparently, the Boss added vocal support to the chorus of this song

https://youtu.be/whuPqh8DVls

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4300 on:** January 05, 2025, 10:08:00 AM »

Happy birthday to Sir Isaac Newton, born on this day in 1642 (according to the Gregorian calendar)! Many historians consider him to be the first modern physicist. He explained how gravity affects objects on Earth and in space with his three laws of motion. Newton showed that these laws apply to everything in the universe, from galaxies to grains of sand. He also invented the reflecting telescope.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4301 on:** January 05, 2025, 11:45:14 AM »

JET Engine Basics
A jet engine is a gas turbine engine. A jet engine develops thrust by accelerating a relatively small mass of air to very high velocity, as opposed to a propeller, which develops thrust by accelerating a much larger mass of air to a much slower velocity.

Piston and gas turbine engines are internal combustion engines and have a similar basic cycle of operation; that is, induction, compression, combustion, expansion, and exhaust. Air is taken in and compressed, and fuel is injected and burned. The hot gases then expand and supply a surplus of power over that required for compression and are finally exhausted. In both piston and jet engines, the efficiency of the cycle is improved by increasing the volume of air taken in and the compression ratio.

In theory, the jet engine is simpler and more directly converts thermal energy (the burning and expansion of gases) into mechanical energy (thrust). The piston or reciprocating engine, with all of its moving parts, must convert the thermal energy into mechanical energy and then finally into thrust by rotating a propeller

One of the advantages of the jet engine over the piston engine is the jet engine’s capability of producing much greater amounts of thrust horsepower at the high altitudes and high speeds. In fact, turbojet engine efficiency increases with altitude and speed.

Although the propeller-driven airplane is not nearly as efficient as the jet, particularly at the higher altitudes and cruising speeds required in modern aviation, one of the few advantages the propeller-driven airplane has over the jet is that maximum thrust is available almost at the start of the takeoff roll.

Like other gas turbine engines, the heart of the turbofan engine is the gas generator - the part of the engine that produces the hot, high-velocity gases. Similar to turboprops, turbofans have a low-pressure turbine section that uses most of the energy produced by the gas generator. The low pressure turbine is mounted on a concentric shaft that passes through the hollow shaft of the gas generator, connecting it to a ducted fan at the front of the engine.

MrNubbz · « **Reply #4302 on:** January 05, 2025, 12:12:07 PM »

Born on this day
1928 Walter Mondale American politician & 42nd Vice President, 1977-81, born in Ceylon, Minnesota
1931 Robert Duvall American award-winning actor and filmmaker (The Godfather; Apocalypse Now; M*A*S*H (film); Great Santini; Taxi Driver), born in San Diego, California
1932 Chuck Noll American Pro Football HOF coach (Super Bowl 1974, 75, 78, 79; Pittsburgh Steelers 1969-91), born in Cleveland, Ohio
1938 Jim Otto, American Pro Football HOF center (First-team All-AFL & AFL All-Star; 3 x Pro Bowl; Oakland Raiders), born in Wausau, Wisconsin
1946 Dianne Keaton American actress (Annie Hall, Little Drummer Girl), born in Los Angeles, California
1961 Iris DeMent, American country singer ("Our Town"), born in Paragould, Arizona
1969 Marylin Manson,American shock-rock singer-songwriter (Marilyn Manson - "The Dope Show"; "Tainted Love"), artist and actor, born in Canton, Ohio

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4303 on:** January 05, 2025, 12:59:03 PM »

Bearn was France’s first aircraft carrier. Through a combination of bad design and bad luck, it had no effect on the outcome of WWII. As this was France’s first aircraft carrier, there was no experience to go on and Bearn had some strange features. The flight deck was contoured to match the shape of the bow and stern, even there was no real reason requiring it. The flight deck overall measured 590’9″ however the rear portion was sloped downwards, in the thought that a plane coming in too low might “ride it up” to the flight deck instead of smacking into the transom. Likewise, the forward tip of the flight deck was sloped down a lesser angle. Both angled portions were essentially wasted space. There were no catapults. Bearn commissioned without arresting wires; to land, a plane had to hook a rope weighed down with sandbags. Every carrier design with centreline elevators runs the risk of a down-jam, rendering the flight deck unusable. But on Bearn, even if the elevators had an up-jam, it would equally block the flight deck. Combined with the strange engine set-up, the weight of the belt armor and casemate guns limited Bearn to just 21kts. Even this speed could only be maintained for short periods. France’s efforts to work up an air wing for Bearn were a disaster. The original fighter was the Levy-Biche LB2 biplane. It was made of untreated wood and canvas and unsuitable for naval use, and was replaced after a year by obsolete Dewoitine D1C1s.

FearlessF · « **Reply #4304 on:** January 05, 2025, 01:37:09 PM »

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

Construction Begins on California's Golden Gate Bridge (1933)
For 27 years after its completion in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge had the longest main span in the world, stretching 4,200 ft (1,280 m). Its four-year construction, supervised by chief engineer Joseph B. Strauss, faced many difficulties, including rapidly running tides, frequent storms and fogs, and the problem of blasting rock under deep water to plant earthquake-resistant foundations. Considered a modern wonder, the bridge spans the Golden Gate

FearlessF · « **Reply #4305 on:** January 06, 2025, 09:18:31 AM »

THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

Samuel Morse Successfully Tests the Electrical Telegraph (1838)
In 1832, Morse, an American painter-turned-inventor, began working on a system for transmitting messages as electrical pulses across a wire. Five years later, he was granted a patent for his electromagnetic telegraph, and he successfully tested the device a year after that. Public use of Morse's telegraph system, as well as the code he developed to represent letters and numbers as electrical pulses, began in 1844 and lasted over 100 years.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4306 on:** January 07, 2025, 06:49:17 AM »

I worked in the paper field for a while, found it pretty interesting overall.

MrNubbz · « **Reply #4307 on:** January 07, 2025, 08:26:37 AM »

Ya I recycle to

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4308 on:** January 07, 2025, 09:46:56 AM »

Cincydawg · « **Reply #4309 on:** January 07, 2025, 10:14:00 AM »

Chili has a long history that goes back to the 1800s in Texas, where it was commonly eaten by cowboys on the trails. The dish was easy to make and perfect for long journeys, as it provided warmth and energy. The cowboys would cook it over campfires, and it quickly gained popularity as a hearty meal.
In the 19th century, chili became widely known thanks to the chili queens in San Antonio. These women would prepare and sell chili in the streets, making it even more famous among locals and visitors. Their colorful stalls and delicious recipes attracted many people, turning chili into a beloved specialty of Texas.
In 1977, Texas officially recognized chili as its state dish, showing how important it is to the state's culture and history. This acknowledgment celebrates the rich flavors and traditions that chili represents, and it highlights the deep-rooted connection between the dish and the people of Texas. Today, chili continues to be enjoyed in many homes and restaurants, remaining a symbol of Texas pride.

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utee94 · « **Reply #4310 on:** January 07, 2025, 10:19:25 AM »

There are surprisingly few chili parlors these days, and the number seems to be dwindling. BBQ restaurants on the other hand, are absolutely exploding.

Chili is a dish that's more often prepared at home, while the long hours and specific equipment used for BBQ, seem to make it a more likely restaurant candidate.

FearlessF · « **Reply #4311 on:** January 07, 2025, 10:22:50 AM »

chili soup is very popular here in restaurants, especially this time of year

as a soup of the day or just a soup staple on the menu

often as a "special" at lunch time with a grilled cheese sammich

but, no chili parlors or places that serve chili as their main offering

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