Technology

Josef Ressel: the inventor of the propeller

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…

Obtainium Works: A Grand Opening

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

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?