A crystal radio is basically a high Q resonator tied to an antenna and an envelope detector. These days the envelope detector is a point contact diode such as a 1N34 Germanium diode. The resonant ...

There's another famous sign of wealth and acclaim that is missing now, too: the hood ornament. Auto enthusiasts will be familiar with the likes of the Flying B that proudly adorned Bentley hoods ...

Crystal skulls are not uncommon or terribly mysterious. Thousands are produced every year in Brazil, China, and Germany. But there are a handful of these rather macabre objects that have fueled ...

Belgium is an easy country to visit for a few days when traveling to nearby nations like France or the Netherlands. But with ...

You know the holiday season is approaching when Sporty’s Pilot Shop unveils its annual Christmas ornament. This year, the aviation outfitter is featuring the AirCam on its collectible ornament ...

On a recent trip to France, my mission was to eat like a French woman - or at least to find out just how they stay so slim. This is a country where on one corner, you find a boulangerie with mouth ...

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The French 75 uses a standard Gin Sour as its base. It's similar in build to the Tom Collins, with the key distinction being that the Collins category uses plain seltzer to lengthen the drink ...

Knowing numbers and counting in French is a really useful skill. In this section, you can learn more about numbers and numeracy in French. 20 vingt close Sorry ...