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PSJFactoids: Coins
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There are four examples of these types of coins. Known as “Staters of Phanes,” the denomination is one stater. A stater is an early currency of ancient Greece. Denominations began at 1/96, and went up to one stater. There were seven total denominations. Only the two highest had the Phanes stamp. Electrum Stater Of Miletos. Several Greek cities as well as the Lydian kings began minting the first coins by stamping the badge of their city into one side of a standard weight lump of electrum and various p...
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Lethal Geopolitical : Lockheed AC-130 Spectre Gunship
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Sunday, November 13, 2016. Lockheed AC-130 Spectre Gunship. The Lockheed AC-130 gunship is a heavily armed, long-endurance ground-attack variant of the C-130 Hercules transport fixed-wing aircraft. It carries a wide array of anti-ground oriented weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and fire-control systems. By 2018, AC-130 gunships will have been providing close air support for special operators for 50 years. Labels: Lockheed AC-130 Spectre Gunship. Infamous Guns at Auction.
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Lethal Geopolitical : Fighter Aircraft
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Chinese Shenyang J-11 fighter jets. The Shenyang J-11 (Chinese: 歼-11) is a single-seat, twin-engine, jet fighter, whose airframe is based on the Soviet-designed Sukhoi Su-27. It is currently manufactured by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China (PRC) is the sole operator of the aircraft. The base J-11/A is a fourth-generation jet fighter which, like its Sukhoi brethren, is intended as a direct competitor to Western fourth generation fighters. Mach 2...
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SuperCarWorld: 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti
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Monday, January 2, 2017. 1957 Ferrari 500 TRC Spider by Scaglietti. In 1955 a new engineering team was formed by Ferrari for 1956. These highly skilled men soon came up with a new two-litre sports racing car: the 500 TR. This was the first Ferrari designated with the new name 'Testa Rossa'. The four-cylinder-engined type 500 TR was introduced in 1956 and was the successor to the 500 Mondial. As the last four-cylinder sports racing car, the 500 TRC truly marked the end of an era at Ferrari. Hells Angels a...
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Lethal Geopolitical : MIM-104 Patriot
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Sunday, November 20, 2016. The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. It is manufactured by the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of the system is known as the "Phased array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target" or the bacronym PATRIOT. The PAC-3 Missile is a high velocity interceptor that defeats incoming targets by direct, body-to-body impact. Unit cost is between US$2 to 6 million. The Red...
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SuperCarWorld: Honda Crosses 100 Million Model Production Milestone
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Honda Crosses 100 Million Model Production Milestone. It has taken 53 years and the building of manufacturing facilities across five continents, but Honda has officially built its 100 millionth car. Unlike other Japanese car companies, Honda didn't start life as an existing huge conglomerate. Honda's global success grew out of one man's fascination with engines. While company founder Soichiro Honda stepped down in 1973, Honda has continued to innovate. In 1986 it became the ...
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SuperCarWorld: Cars at Auction
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The Ferrari 250 GTO is a racing car which was produced by Ferrari from 1962 to 1964. In total, 39 250 GTOs were manufactured. In 2004, Sports Car International nominated it the top sports car of all time. Motor Trend Classic placed the 250 GTO first on a list of the "Greatest Ferraris of All Time." Popular Mechanics named it the "Hottest Car of All Time.". In 2012 the 1962 250 GTO made for Stirling Moss became what was then the world's most expensive car in history, selling for $35m. Oreiller later crash...
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SuperCarWorld: American Cars
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The 1964 Pontiac GTO was considered the pioneer in muscle cars. "GTO" stood for Gran Turismo Omologato. The first generation of GTOs (until 1973) was based on two other existing models, the Pontiac Tempest and LeMans. The name GTO was coined by Pontiac’s Chief Engineer John DeLorean, who was motivated by Ferrari 250 GTO. 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Hemi. The Plymouth Road Runner Hemi was pure brawn with a 425-horsepower, 426-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 engine. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
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SuperCarWorld: January 2017
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Dodge's 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. As the Dodge Research Lab gets ready to unleash the Hellcat on the streets, a little promotional fuel kicks the intensity up a notch. Now that the Hellcat is a bona fide hit — nearly 12,000 sold in 2016 — Dodge is just about ready to drop the next. Say howdy to the new Dodge Demon. In late 2014 Dodge introduced the Hellcat, exploding the notion that 700-plus horsepower was reserved for supercars. Labels: Dodges 2018 Challenger SRT Demon. The n...
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SuperCarWorld: Auto Stories
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Mussolini's girlfriend's Alfa Romeo. Italian dictator Benito Mussolini gave an Alfa Romeo to his mistress Clara Petacci as a gift. The pair met at Lake Como and planned to seek asylum in Switzerland. The vehicle was given a new lease of life in 1970 when it was purchased by Ron Keno of Mohawk, New York for $300. The antiques dealer was eventually put in touch with Franz Spogler, a former Nazi whose job it had been to drive Petacci and Mussolini towards the end of the war. A no-expenses-spared restoration...
