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A German soldier rubs down massive shells for the 38 cm “Langer Max” rapid firing railroad gun, ca. 1918.
The 38 cm SK L/45 “Max”, also called Langer Max (literal translation “Long Max”) was a German railroad gun used during World War I. The Langer Max could fire a 750 kg (1,650 lb) high explosive projectile up to 34,200 m (37,400 yd). Originally a naval gun, it was adapted for land service when it became clear that the ships for which it was intended would be delayed and that it would be very useful as long-range, heavy siege and coast-defense gun on the Western Front. The first guns saw service in fixed positions, but the lengthy preparation time required for the concrete emplacements was a severe drawback and a railroad mount was designed to increase the gun’s mobility. It participated in the 1918 Spring Offensives and the Second Battle of the Marne. One gun was captured in Koekelare (16 October 1918) by the Belgians at the end of the war and the seven surviving cannons were destroyed in 1921 and 1922.
Don’t Use Your Phone Absent-Mindedly
Before you use your phone, decide what you’re going to look at or do.
Even if you’re going to use your phone to look at memes or watch YouTube, decide what your actually going to look at like “I’m going to go on YouTube and watch my favorite League of Legends player.”
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AI Reimagines “Harry Potter” as a 90s Sitcom And It’s Actually Brilliant – Ned Hardy
She Played ‘Neely’ on Baywatch. See Gena Lee Nolin Now At 50 – VL Wanderer
11 slang terms you’ll only hear in prison, according to correctional officers – Insider
Some of the best money I’ve ever spent as a homeowner had to be the Little Giant adjustable ladder. Clean gutters, change smoke detectors and batteries, and always doing so with plenty of stability – Amazon
Guy gets jumped by 7 guys after bullying a kid – Reddit
The Best Running Tips of All Time – Outside
How to Turn a Job Rejection Into a Future Opportunity – Life Hacker
The Pasta Sauce Hailed as the World’s Best Is Surprisingly Easy to Make at Home – Mental Floss
Christopher Nolan Geeks Out Over Film Formats And Explains What Makes IMAX So Special – Twitter
The Richest Self-Made Women – in the World, Ranked – Statista
What Ever Happened To Julie Dreyfus, ‘Sofie Fatale’ From Kill Bill? – Ned Hardy
The best TV of 2023 so far And where to watch it all – Polygon
Wolverine Spotted In California For Only 2nd Time In 100 Years – Sunny Skyz
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is a Multiversal Masterpiece – The Ringer
The 7 Worst Natural Disasters in World History – Linkiest
How Pain Can Be a Teacher and Why We Need to Stop Avoiding It – Tiny Buddha
A damn fine collection of women in yoga pants – Leenks
The Dumping Grounds
Confessions Of An Chinese Buffet Owner
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What is the largest amount of food you have seen/heard about someone eating at one sitting?
Personally I had seen one man pile 9 plates of Chinese food (mostly cheap noodles and chicken). When they eat by themselves, I think they eat a lot more. When they are with friends, the social pressure keeps them from gorging too much. My waiters had said a larger number, but they might be overestimating. No one can really eat more than 2 pounds.
How a Former Forever-Lonely Person Used A Hobby To Turn His Life Around
I know its often suggested and pretty much a meme, but I feel like getting a more social hobby really turned my life around. I thought it’d be nice to have a concrete example. For reference, I’m 5’2, Asian, socially awkward.
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Before NASA sent a man to space, they decided to send a chimp first. And on January 31, 1961, a chimp named Ham received the dubious "honor" of making this historic trip.
Captured in French Cameroon in 1957, Ham was one of 39 chimps selected for NASA training. He had beaten out all of his competitors with his ability to pull levers quickly, but his preparation for the trip was anything but easy.
Never look at monthly payments. Negotiate on the final price.
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This happens everywhere I go. Car dealership, “So what do you want your monthly payment to be?” Insurance agent, “Great so your down payment is $XX and your quarterly payments are $XX” etc..
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She Played Sarah in The Craft. See Robin Tunney Now at 50 – Ned Hardy
Danny Masterson, “That ’70s Show” actor, found guilty of 2 counts of rape – AP News
This panini press makes boring lunch sandwich into super tasty awesome lunch sandwich – Amazon
How to Hire a Pop Star for Your Private Party – New Yorker
9 Ways to Instantly Free Up Space on Your Phone – Popular Mechanics
An Illustrated Guide to Mouth Gestures and Their Meanings Around the World – MIT
Generative AI Podcasts Are Here. Prepare to Be Bored – Wired
10 Secrets to Successful Houseplants from the Experts – Gardenista
The “death of self-driving cars” has been greatly exaggerated – ARS Technica
14 Attributes of Greatness – The Art of Manliness
The Man Who Knows What the World’s Richest People Want (and How To Get It) – VICE
Hunter survives double grizzly bear attack – Reddit
20 Pictures That Show the Resilience of the Human Spirit – Bright Side
8 Iconic Movie Restaurants You Can Visit in Real Life – Eat This, Not That
Remembering the Miniskirt: A Glimpse into 1960s Miniskirt Fashion and Feminine Rebellion – Rare Historical Photos
Rust is quickly becoming one of the most desired coding languages on the job market and You Can Take a Rust Programming Course for Free – Life Hacker
10 Daily Habits that Often Waste 90 Percent of Our Time – Marc and Angel
A pop-up restaurant in Kabul is run by women for women. The Taliban is watching – NPR
