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The 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War
I know my banner says that I don’t post politics, but I feel this is an important historical marker to note.
At this exact time 150 years ago, forces of the Confederate Army fired the first shots upon Fort Sumter, igniting the American Civil War. The war eventually accumulated 623,026 casualties, a total greater than the American casualties both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War combined.
As a descendant of soldiers from both sides of the war, I ask that you take a moment today to appreciate the sacrifices, losses, and struggles faced by both sides of the United States’ bloodiest conflict and how profoundly it has shaped the nation.
Thank you.
This song came up on one of my Pandora stations, so I decided I’d share.
The gray vulture is landing
Mt Roraima, Venezuela
Mr. Fredrickson’s house from Pixar’s Up, built in Minecraft. This isn’t my creation, but I certainly wish I had thought of it first!
Back from three papers and a test.
It’s been a good long while since I’ve last posted. School’s been pretty crazy, so I just haven’t had the time I’ve wanted to find material for the site. Now that I have a lull in my academia, I should be able to get back to more regular updates for the time being.
This is quite possibly the coolest motorcycle I’ve seen. Sure, it has its impracticalities, but you’re straddling a tank tread. How cool is that?
Robonaut 2, the first dexterous humanoid robot in space, will be aboard Discovery’s last mission today.
The funniest thing about this picture is that, for a split second, I honestly couldn’t tell if it was Starcraft or Warhammer 40K.
should be a movie
(via ofwinterfell)
