Josef Ludwig Franz Ressel was born on June 29th, 1793 in the Bohemian town of Chundrum. His mother was Marija Ana Konvichkova, a Czech, and his father Anton Hermann Ressel, a German. He came from a poor family that couldn’t…
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Obtainium Works: A Grand Opening
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Mitchell Brand was on location at the Grand Opening of Obtainium Works this weekend. On his return from Vallejo, he stopped by my place and delivered the following report: The Grand Opening of Obtainium Works took place on March 17th,…
Pop that cork with some Steampunk
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For all you vino enthusiasts out there, here’s a nifty little invention. You may need to commandeer a sideboard or two if you plan to bring it to a party, but what an impression you’ll make on your host, eh?
‘Adopt-a-locomotive’ helps old Polish engines build up steam
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‘Adopt-a-locomotive’ helps old Polish engines build up steam (via AFP) Inch by grimy inch, a group of volunteers at a Polish railway museum is scraping away at decades of rust and soot to restore old locomotives to their former glory.…
Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Steampunk in Your Life
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Have you been wondering what to get for the special Steampunk in your life this holiday season? Here’s a top ten list of gift ideas that will make you the best Santa ever. 10. Sucker Punch Blue ray Zack Snyder’s…