Modern Marvels - Howard Hughes Tech

An in-depth look at the technology conceived or developed by America's first billionaire.

A passionate aviator, Howard Hughes built and flew planes that broke speed records, and developed war machines, spy aircraft, and commercial airliners.

Despite the impressive heights reached by his technological empire, his health and mental well-being were fragile. During his last years, he wasn't seen publicly or photographed, rarely left the hotel suites he occupied, and was terrified of germs. But when Hughes died in 1976, he left a huge legacy in aviation and technology.

When we board an airliner, view TV via satellite, or marvel at America's military might, we might do well to remember the risk-taker who flew faster than his peers and was at heart an aviator obsessively dedicated to both the art and science of flight.

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[radudeATL]

How long does it take to fly the equator route?

[squeekieballs]

He was truly amazing, you don't see this type of Genius in the world today, we have no Einsteins, teslas or Howard Hughes, bill gates is up there, but every one is looking at that guy that made Facebook, it's just not the same

[5Spekter]

@phoenix30223 your pathetic.

Go educate your self

[anand308]

@phoenix30223 You are a cunt. You have always been a cunt and you will always be a cunt. Untill you learn to realise that racism is one of the most evil things one can encounter, you will be the biggest cunt on the planet. Fuck you cunt!

[phoenix30223]

@anand308 Bow down to those niggers you quivering, weak, brainwashed sack of garbage.

[anand308]

@phoenix30223 Fuck you! You racist cunt!

[phoenix30223]

This type of man was a hero for his day and age. Now Americans have been brainwashed into worshiping a bunch of niggers that throw feces at each-other. Thanks Jewish media.

[johnnytastetest]

I don't think the guy realized he was making a pun when he called Hughes's propellor idea "revolutionary." Haw haw