FROM ICARUS TO THE PRESENT DAY

FROM ICARUS TO THE PRESENT DAYDream master the air ocean has long been concerned with humanity. This is reflected in the legends of antiquity, and the works of scientists of antiquity. The mythological wings of Icarus were made of feathers bonded by wax. Leonardo da Vinci, developing a frame structure of the wings, hoped to move without hands, and stronger leg muscles. But the subdued air element was with… stationary wings. Flapping flight is still not revealed all its secrets.

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SNUFF PIPE

TOBACCO PIPEAmong smokers at all times, alone stood out, those who prefer tubes. This is due not only to the dubious assertion that the pipe is less harmful, but solemnity in the ritual of tamping it with tobacco and the process of Smoking Many of its supporters is captivating, and yet that with all the variety of pipe TOBACCOS they have one thing in common – most of them are scented and smell good.

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LEVEL-UNIVERSAL

LEVEL-UNIVERSALThe liquid level is used in the construction business, as a rule, for check of horizontal position of parts or surfaces. However, it is easy to extend the spirit level, entrusting him and check the verticality. It’s enough to carry its body in the form of a right triangle. Then the Central position of the vial and the capsule, depending on the choice of support surface to confirm either its horizontal or vertical position.

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“COCOON” IN THE SNOW

In the late winter of 1974, on the snowy fields near airport “Domodedovo” there was an unusual car, like the egg of a magical bird, the ROC, or a giant cocoon. Leaving behind clouds of snow dust it with remarkable speed glided across the plain and easily overcome the pretty steep climbs. Maneuverability it aroused universal surprise: a complete course “cocoon” was unfolding just in one place!

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