Archive for the 'Cool Stuff From a Long Time Ago' Category
Living Relic: The Eton Wall Game
Posted on January 3, 2010 - Filed Under Cool Stuff From a Long Time Ago | Leave a Comment
Eton College was established in 1270 by Henry VI and has been the breeding ground for the British ruling class ever since (it was originally founded to provide free schooling). Traditionally played on St. Andrew’s Day (30 November) it takes place on a strip of ground 5 meters wide and 110 meters long up against [...]
Jumping out of space
Posted on October 16, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Stuff From a Long Time Ago | Leave a Comment
This is real. Here’s the story.
What Up Gold Standard?
Posted on October 13, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Stuff From a Long Time Ago | Leave a Comment
Why is this boat on fire? Find out here.
Money Money Money
Posted on October 6, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Stuff From a Long Time Ago | Leave a Comment
What has this handsome man done for you?
