Project Thor: The Covert Operation That Proposed Putting Weapons In Space Imperial War MuseumsProject Thor took the concept of “lazy dog bombs” like the ones pictured above and amplified it.
During the Vietnam War, the U.S. deployed “Lazy Dog” bombs from airplanes, which were simply solid steel pieces with fins more akin to giant bullets than explosive bombs. Ever since, a version of this idea has been kicked around on a much larger scale. Read More...
Known as the "European Championess," Elizabeth Wilkinson enjoyed a six-year career as boxer. For her final bout, she was paid ten pounds, a healthy sum in 1728.VICE A woman trains with gloves and bags in 1890.Underwood Archives/Getty Images Two women pose in a boxing stance, circa 1900. Women's boxing at this time was more a choreographed affair featuring only some light punches — to better align it with Victorian sensibilities. Read More...
Recent research proves that cats can understand humans and do know their own names, even if they sometimes choose to not respond.Kelly Bowden/Getty ImagesA series of experiments on 16 domesticated felines found that cats can understand humans and are able to recognize their owner’s voice.
If you’ve ever felt like your cat was intentionally ignoring you, you’re not paranoid. In fact, a new study shows that they are fully aware that you’re talking to them — they just sometimes choose not to respond. Read More...
