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Steam Powered Fish

“The thinking at the time was that it was almost impossible to run a steam engine underwater because it would use up all the oxygen and convert the inside of the ship into an oven. To overcome this, Monturiol invented a chemical furnace based on a reaction between potassium chlorate, zinc and manganese dioxide – a process that produced enough heat to boil water to run the steam engine. To complement this ingenuity, the reaction gave off oxygen as a by-product.” Low-Tech Magazine

The Human Regenerator

“From the University for Aerospace Technology in Bremen, Germany, comes one of the most advanced products to cater to your health needs. Christened the Human Regenerator, this novel device combines rigorous scientific research with the most advanced technology to provide a new, effortless solution to health and wellbeing.

Using the theories of quantum physics, advanced magnetic rays recharge the cells in the body with positive energy, strengthening the human body’s innate ability to heal itself, with no negative side effects or risks of overexposure. “ Human Regenerator

Culture Corner

How-to’s in cartoon form. Culture Corner is a cartoon strip
by Basil Wolverton, published between 1945 and 1952.

Click on picture to start slide show. There are 3 pages with 48 cartoons.

Click here first to play the soundtrack –> <Don’t Worry, Be Happy>

via Mefi and Dinosaur Gardens.

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