H.M.S. Victoria British battleship, 1890.

The H.M.S. Victoria was an impressive battleship of the British Royal Navy that served between 1890 and 1893. Built as a result of the Naval Defence Act of 1889, the Victoria weighed in at 14,150 tonnes and was equipped with powerful weaponry. It was the second of three Majestic-class battleships and was the last British battleship to be completed with sail-propulsion. The Victoria was an important weapon of war during the British-Egyptian War of 1882, and was key in the Battle of Alexandria. Later in 1893, the Victoria collided with the Camperdown in a tragic incident which resulted in the … H.M.S. Victoria British battleship, 1890. részletei…

A car on cables drives 120 feet across the Pudding River in Oregon, 1932.

In 1932, a unique and daring feat was accomplished in Oregon when a car was driven 120 feet across the Pudding River on cables. This was an impressive engineering feat, as the car was suspended in the air and driven by a motor while the cables kept it from falling into the river below. It is said that the car was driven by a local farmer, and the event was witnessed by a large crowd of onlookers. This event is a fascinating example of ingenuity and bravery. It is hard to imagine the level of courage it would take to … A car on cables drives 120 feet across the Pudding River in Oregon, 1932. részletei…