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  1. Thread: Computing Power

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    Was the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) a specific...

    Was the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) a specific purpose-built analog computer or a programed digital computer?
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    Nice rifle. From your post, I take that you...

    Nice rifle.

    From your post, I take that you have had K31s in the past. Is there any reason why you went with a K11 instead of the K31? Do you plan on shooting this rifle?
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    It is Balloon, or an evil spirit. The Hekawis...

    It is Balloon, or an evil spirit.

    The Hekawis knew what was being shot down.

    Link to Hekawis shooting down balloon.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlyERnu7zUw
  4. For every amazingly intelligent monkey, there's...

    For every amazingly intelligent monkey, there's one amazingly stupid monkey.

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGRZ0rc9r1M
  5. Thread: Louise Fletcher

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    Louise Fletcher winning her Academy Award. She...

    Louise Fletcher winning her Academy Award. She certainly seemed be a very different person than Nurse Ratchet.

    Clip

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGl5U7nNlkY
  6. Thread: Why?

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    Allen said in post #3 "That would relate to an...

    Allen said in post #3 "That would relate to an incredible amount of food, waste, sewage and water too."

    Here's an appetizing thought. To be feasible it would be necessary to recycle all solid and...
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    M1917 Forge to Finish

    I came across this on YouTube. It's a brief film clip on the production of the M1917 rifle. It's made up of actual footage shot during the production of the rifles. I found it interesting.

    link to...
  8. I'm sure that the Chinese will treat the...

    I'm sure that the Chinese will treat the inhabitants of their new colonies with the utmost of respect.
  9. Thread: Japanese "garand"

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    "Forgotten Weapons" did an episode on the...

    "Forgotten Weapons" did an episode on the Japanese Garand about four years ago. If interested see the link below.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng15MmxGLgI
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    movie "Top Secret" Pinto crash scene. ...

    movie "Top Secret" Pinto crash scene.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngtALzDAIcU
  11. Thread: Sp 101 .22

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    I can't offer any feedback on the SP101 in 22 LR,...

    I can't offer any feedback on the SP101 in 22 LR, only my experience with one in .327 Federal Magnum.

    I purchased a Ruger SP101 about 5 years ago. It's a 4.25 inch barrel with adjustable sights in...
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    According to Ian at "Forgotten Weapons", the trap...

    According to Ian at "Forgotten Weapons", the trap door is to hold an oil bottle. He shows the trap door at about 8:40 in the video.

    Link to video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnXBshjGFo8
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    In the first picture, what color would the stock...

    In the first picture, what color would the stock and forearm be? Black, Brown, Green?
  14. Some pictures of Springfield Mark I. From the...

    Some pictures of Springfield Mark I. From the linked pictures, the cut off shown above sure looks like a Mark I.

    ...
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    Vern: Are you referring to Ward Leroy...

    Vern:

    Are you referring to Ward Leroy Churchill?

    http://www.nysun.com/opinion/ward-churchill-exposed/11359/


    "Did Mr. Churchill falsely claim to be of Indian descent when he was hired? It...
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    Just be thankful that they're not making strafing...

    Just be thankful that they're not making strafing runs on elementary schools like they do in New Jersey.

    See link to news story.
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    Another possibility would be a tank-less demand...

    Another possibility would be a tank-less demand heater located close to the usage point.

    https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/water-heating/tankless-or-demand-type-water-heaters
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    Here's a link to an interesting article on the...

    Here's a link to an interesting article on the Smith Corona 03A3.

    http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2010/3/12/the-smith-corona-03a3s/

    From this article it seems that the six groove...
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    Fulton Armory claims to have A1 sight sets....

    Fulton Armory claims to have A1 sight sets. They're probably reproduction parts. So if you're looking for GI parts these probably aren't for you.

    I've bought parts from Fulton Armory (FA) in the...
  20. Thread: Semi-M16A1 clone?

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    I just received a 20" 1/12 pencil barrel from...

    I just received a 20" 1/12 pencil barrel from Green Mountain for my project. With shipping it came to $181.57. I ordered it on March 24 and received it on March 26.

    It looks good. Just wanted to...
  21. Thread: Unhistory channel

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    Is it true that The History Channel hired Chumlee...

    Is it true that The History Channel hired Chumlee from "Pawn Stars" as the technical advisor for "The World Wars" show?
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    The posting also states that it has a 32 inch...

    The posting also states that it has a 32 inch barrel and a magazine capacity of 4. Does the 32 inch barrel add to rarity and value?

    " Characteristics for Item # 332393026
    Manufacturer: ...
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