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The Box Kite- History, How they Work, How to Make One and Spectacular Designs
Box kites haven't been around for as long as many people think, The Chinese were using single sail kites 2.800 years ago. The box kite though, was only invented about one hundred years ago by an Australian called Lawrence Hargrave. He wanted to use...
0 commentsTen Best Airplanes of All Time
This article suggests a list of the ten greatest airplanes of all time, emphasizing the importance of each during its time and place in world history.
22 commentsSTEAM POWER - The First Decade of the 20th Century
Steam power was THE power of the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. Other forms of power took off in the period examined here. Australia became a federation.
2 commentsTop Ten Events in American History
Obviously, with a topic as broad as this it is subject to a personal opinion and viewpoint. What follows is what I believe to be ten extremely important events in the history of the United States. I have purposely left out events during wartime...
3 commentsWhat is a High Wheeler? - Ohio Bicycle History
Bicycling in 1887. The name high-wheeler or highwheeler refers to an early style of automobile design, but also to a style of antique bicycle. There are several different names for this type of large-wheeled bicycle. I am familiar with some of them,...
2 commentsGoing Back To My Hometown For Our Family Reunion
Going back to my roots for our family reunion, was intense and inspirational. Family is a vital link in our lives. Attending our family reunions can connect us to our past and future. Read this article and see how families, can make reunions.
6 commentsIs There a Flying Car In Your Future?
What driver, crawling along through bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour, hasn't dreamed of being able to turn his car into an airplane and fly over the whole mess? While we have been able build rockets to send men to the moon since 1969...
46 commentsWright Brother Model Plane Kit
Late morning on December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, successfully flew the first powered flight of a machine carrying a man. That day was the first day of the aviation age and, since...
0 commentsA Steampunk Airplane from the 1800s
In 1843 a French inventor designed a steam powered airplane that anticipated many of the design features of modern aircraft. Here is his story.
5 commentsThe Carolinas & The Southeast
Folly Beach South Carolina, Just A Few Miles From Charleston SC Carolinas Beach & Water Sports Life's a beach when you come to the Carolinas. Sunbathe on the beaches of North Carolina's outer banks, build sandcastles with the kids or grandkids on...
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