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[4737carlin]

BBC News - Tanis: 'First dinosaur fossil linked to asteroid strike'

Tanis: Fossil found of dinosaur killed in asteroid strike, scientists claim

Remains are unearthed of a dinosaur that may have died on the very day a space rock hit Earth.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[4737carlin]

Today in 1918 the most famous fighter pilot of all time, the Red Baron, was killed, Manfred von Richthofen
He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.

 

[summerisle]

Oliver Cromwell's hat.

 

[Runub]

Oliver Cromwell's hat.

Looks like a chocolate soufflé on one of them arty plates you get in posh restaurants

 

[Tommy.]

Very famous photo but for those who don't know, this brave soul is August Landmesser refusing to salute Hitler in 1936.

He had been due to marry a Jewish woman, was then blocked by the Nazi party and ostracised by the general public for good measure.

He attempted to flee Nazi Germany, got caught and was charged with "Racial Infamy".

He was sent to prison and his betrothed is believed to have died at Bernburg concentration camp.


"Despite everything, I believe people are really good at heart" - Anne Frank.

 

[Marcus Halberstram]

Today in 1918 the most famous fighter pilot of all time, the Red Baron, was killed, Manfred von Richthofen
He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.
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this page makes you realise just how good they were. ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_flying_aces

 

[PhilM]

Today in 1918 the most famous fighter pilot of all time, the Red Baron, was killed, Manfred von Richthofen
He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.
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Buried with full military honours by the Allies.

 

[summerisle]

Blimey, I think instead I'd go for the chimney sweep job. lol

 

[summerisle]

Want a fart spell ? Well here it is.

5 Magic Spells from Medieval Iceland - Medievalists.net

Here are five spells from the Galdrabók, which range from helpful to cruel!

www.medievalists.net

 

[summerisle]

Dash my wig and trouser buttons !

Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 brilliant swears and exclamations from the past whynow

Are you tired of using the same repertoire of swears as everyone else? Susie Dent is at your service.

whynow.co.uk

 

[summerisle]

Say cheese !

 

[woodsyni]

Want a fart spell ? Well here it is.

5 Magic Spells from Medieval Iceland - Medievalists.net

Here are five spells from the Galdrabók, which range from helpful to cruel!

www.medievalists.net

Trust me.... I need no spell!!!

 

[woodsyni]

Dash my wig and trouser buttons !

Susie Dent’s Top Tens: 10 brilliant swears and exclamations from the past whynow

Are you tired of using the same repertoire of swears as everyone else? Susie Dent is at your service.

whynow.co.uk

Strike me good-looking! Those are great!!!!!

 

[Rita_Poon]

this page makes you realise just how good they were. ?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_War_II_flying_aces

I know its childish but I had to stop at "Richard Bong - the highest".
And what were the Luftwaffe shooting down by the truckload? midgies?

 

[Bluerover]

Oliver Cromwell's hat.

After the Restoration of the Monarchy, in 1661, Cromwell's body (he had died in 1658) was disinterred from his tomb in Westminster Abbey, dragged through the streets of London, and "he" was put on trial for regicide along with twelve other live regicides.

He was found guilty and his corpse was quartered, and his severed head was placed on a 20 foot high spike outside Westminster Hall. It remianed there for 20 years!!