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Season 07, episode 08. 'Alcohol Myths'
Airdate: October 22, 2008
The Mythbusters try to re-create an ancient Korean weapon. The result is frightening.
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Season 07, episode 08. 'Alcohol Myths'
Airdate: October 22, 2008
The Mythbusters try to re-create an ancient Korean weapon. The result is frightening.
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"History"
First developed in 1409, the Korean Hwacha is the most likely example of the first weapon system with a resemblance to the moder...
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"History"
First developed in 1409, the Korean Hwacha is the most likely example of the first weapon system with a resemblance to the modern-day multiple rocket launcher. Though some Chinese argue that the Hwacha took its cue from the Chinese Huo Che, there is no clear evidence present that provides the exact year of the Huo Che's development, calling this claim into question. Also, unlike in the case of the Hwacha, historical references to Huo Che are very hard to find, whereas the use of the Hwacha to great effect was noted by all sides involved in Hideyoshi's failed invasions of Korea. There are some rough drawings of the Huo Che design in Huolongjing, and they bear little resemblance to the Korean Hwacha, whose distinct designs and blueprints can be found in Korean documents. Therefore, though the concept of rocket launcher may have spread from China to Korea, there is little relevance in stating that the development of the Hwacha was inspired by the Huo Che, also known as the Chinese fire cart.[citation needed]
One of the first modern multiple rocket launchers was the German Nebelwerfer of the 1930s, a small towed artillery piece. Only later in World War II did the Allies deploy similar weapons in the form of the Land Mattress.
The first self-propelled multiple rocket launchers — and arguably the most famous — were the Soviet Katyushas, known also as 'Stalin's organs', first used during World War II and exported to Soviet allies afterwards. They were simple systems in which a rack of launch rails was mounted on the back of a truck. This set the template for modern multiple rocket launchers.
Further developments followed the same design pattern, although larger systems with more sophisticated projectiles are seen. The Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple rocket launcher is one example of a modern system, in service with several countries, the U.S. M270 and Russian TOS-1 Buratino are others. Many modern multiple rocket launchers have regular, extended-range, and guided ammunition available with anti-personnel, cluster, anti-tank, incendiary, and biological or chemical warheads.
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The most famous loop af all times! "Amen Break," a six-second drum sample from the b-side of this chart-topping single from 1969. This sa...
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The most famous loop af all times! "Amen Break," a six-second drum sample from the b-side of this chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music -- a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures.
Watch this video about the Amen Break, I´ve learned alot from it :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm...
The Winstons - Amen, Brother ( http://www.myspace.com/amenbros )
Label : (Metromedia Records, BMI)
Biography by Ron Wynn & Bruce Eder :
A Washington, D.C.-based soul act led by Richard Spencer, the Winstons signed to Curtom in early 1968 and lasted there for one single, the rousing "Need a Replacement." They had a sound that was somewhat similar to the Impressions, but were unfortunate enough to have signed with Curtom before the label had national distribution, and the single never got the play it should have. A year after leaving Curtom, they hit for the Metromedia label with a huge single called "Color Him Father," which became a Top Ten R&B and pop hit, just missing number one on the R&B list, and also earned a Grammy for Best R&B Song. It was both a great tribute number and outstanding lead vocal from Richard Spencer, along with Ray Maritano, Quincy Mattison, Phil Tolotta, Sonny Peckrol, and G.C. Coleman. Mattison and Coleman were veterans of Otis Redding's band. The Winstons eventually toured as the backup band for the Impressions, but never again made any noise on the charts.
The Winstons line-up included:
Gregory C. Coleman (vocals, drums)
Ray Maritano (vocals, alto saxophone)
Quincy Mattison (vocals, lead guitar)
Sonny Pekerol (vocals, bass guitar)
Richard Lewis Spencer (lead vocals, tenor saxophone)
Phil Tolotta (second lead, organ)
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The 6th ROBO-ONE GATE IN INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIBITION 2009 Dance Competiton spons took place in Tokyo Big Sight, during INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIB...
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The 6th ROBO-ONE GATE IN INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIBITION 2009 Dance Competiton spons took place in Tokyo Big Sight, during INTERNATIONAL ROBOT EXHIBITION 2009 , on Nov. 28th, 2009. `Thriller, Michael Jackson` by BLACK TIGER NEO (IKETOMU). The 2nd Place of the 6th ROBO-ONE-GATE Dance competition. The 2nd stage.
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