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Today in 1983

| 26. September 2010

In an amazing example of rational and clear thinking, Stanislav Petrov judged a missle warning reporting a nuclear attack by the USA on the USSR as a false alarm, which it was. If it had not been for then-Lieutenant colonel Petrov, the Soviets would very likely have launched a “retaliatory” attack on the USA. So, [...]

Strategically placed Zeppelin Base

| 26. September 2010

Sometimes I think the Great Air Kraken™ blessed our choice of abode in the fair city of Augsburg. Within walking distance there’s a proper clockmaker with his own workshop. In my parent’s house, there is an old, pre-Great War pocket watch that I plan to take there one day and get it repaired. Just next [...]