Author Archives: WeRaven
That Time Germany Tried to Conduct International Trade…by Submarine
On July 9, 1916, an unusual vessel suddenly appeared in Baltimore Harbour: a German U-boat, proudly flying the red, white, and black Imperial flag. Yet no warships or gunfire greeted the foreign intruder, for she was on a mission not of war, but of commerce. The 60 metre long, 2,300-ton unarmed vessel, specifically designed to… Read More »
Who Invented Lasers and How Do They Actually Work?
Ah, the laser! Whether spaceship-mounted for blowing up planets, handheld for close-quarters battle, or table-mounted for bisecting troublesome secret agents, a laser is a surefire way to add a bit of sci-fi pizzazz to any story. Meanwhile, in the real world, lasers perform all manner of useful jobs, from cutting and welding metal to performing… Read More »
Old John Lewis advert has been altered to include a fake voiceover ‘by Kamala Harris’
Video doesn’t show crowds at Israeli airport fleeing the country
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$2 Billion Each- A Deep Dive Into the Incredible Engineering That Culminated in the B-2 “Stealth Bomber”
It can reach altitudes of more than 15,000 metres or 50,000 ft, and fly nearly 10,000 kilometres or around 6K miles – nearly a quarter of the earth’s circumference – without refuelling. It can penetrate even the most heavily defended airspace, deliver up to 18,000 kilograms of bombs with pinpoint accuracy, and slip out again… Read More »
Terror on the Ice- The Forgotten Arctic Disaster
Writing a book or a movie? Want to instantly communicate that your story takes place in an alternate reality? Just add zeppelins! More than any other form of transportation, rigid dirigible airships or zeppelins are emblematic of a bygone era of technology – and of a romantic, optimistic future that never was. From the flights… Read More »