Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has been an innovator in stealth technology. Kelly Johnson is the group's legendary Chief engineer. He formulated 14 principles that would ensure efficient production and development, among other things.
When the Cold War began, the United States and Soviet Union were unable to rely on reliable aerial intelligence. This caused tensions and threatened nuclear war. Lockheed was asked by the military to create a high-speed, high altitude fighter jet fighter.
Lockheed engineers responded to President Dwight Eisenhower's request for a stealth aircraftframe design. They started building a prototype P-38 Lightning. It was eventually deployed three years later. However, it was competing against stealth designs from another company.
This rivalry eventually led to a whole industry: the Skunk Works, which is a secretive organization. Lockheed also built the F-117 Nighthawk and the U-2, which was the first ever spy plane. The X-59A Quiet SuperSonic Technology demonstrator is now in production.
Secrets in the Sky a documentary film that traces the history of the Skunk Works. It includes never-before-seen photographs, private journals, films that have been kept away for decades, and even photos not previously seen. A 55-year-old model will also be displayed.
Lockheed's Skunk Works consists of a team of top engineers who are dedicated to creating innovative and cutting-edge aviation technology. They were responsible for designing the F-117 Nighthawk, a radar-defeating subsonic fighter. Together with previously disclosed hypersonic project designs, these advanced projects are opening up the doors to a new breed of aircraft.
Due to the company’s digital future, the company is growing its advanced projects division. Lockheed is now developing numerous aircraft for NASA as well as the military. NASA is currently developing the X-59A. The company is also developing hypersonic aircraft such as the Next Generation Air Dominance program (NGAD), in addition to other hypersonic projects which have been publicly disclosed.
Lockheed's Skunk Works, also known as the "stealth pole," has been at the forefront of stealth technology development for more than a decade. This work likely contributed to the creation of the Falcon 9.
While the Skunk Works is currently focused on designing a new unmanned aircraft, they are also studying 6th-Generation platforms. Their research includes the F-22/Falcon 9 and it is possible that they are currently working on a more sophisticated stealth aircraft.
The Skunk Works' head said that digital engineering has drastically reduced the time taken to build an aircraft. He explained that the company's projects are completed in two-thirds less time than they would normally take.
The Skunk Works has produced many famous aircraft such as the P-38 (pictured above), the XP-80 Shooting Star (pictured below), and the U-2. Each of these aircraft was presented with the Collier Trophy. It is an American symbol of excellence in aeronautics.
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What is the most surprising fact about your body?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. The skin turns blue or violet when blood flow becomes blocked.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
Have you ever wondered how much trash is produced worldwide each day?
According to the United Nations the average person creates more than 2.5 lbs of waste daily. That adds up over 25 billion kilos of garbage every year.
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the country. It then gets dumped in foreign countries, polluting their ecosystems. However, now we know where all that trash goes. Mike Sexton is his real name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton said he enjoys his job. CNN's Sexton said, "We have a lot to enjoy." "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton started following truck driver almost 20 years back.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
Sexton's favorite story was about a driver who stopped at an abandoned gas station in Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There were two large roll-off containers full of stuff. The man got everything out of the truck and began filling it up again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were a bunch of old tires, rags, furniture, mattresses, boxes, bottles, cans, and whatever else. "It was just an absolute mess. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There was no trash."
What is the explanation? The answer is that this location was once part of a recycling facility. People who knew about it would drive to this location to recycle their garbage. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. It could happen hundreds of thousands of times a week. The truck eventually stops running because it has become so jammed with junk. The owner eventually decides to dump the truck.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Plastic pieces make up most of these particles. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
What is your most secretive community?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just moved to another town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. Well, it's in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I set out to find out.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory says that a town disappears when all the buildings are demolished. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video examines both the history and current status.
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are many secret societies in Hollywood. Some are cult-like, where members adhere to strict rules and rituals. Others are clubs for people who share similar interests.
However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
So now let's look at some of the lesser-known but still very real Hollywood secret societies.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
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What's the scariest film you have ever seen?
Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Others like sci-fi films. And then some prefer comedies.
No matter your tastes, everyone has seen some truly terrifying movies.
These are ten of most terrifying scary movies ever made, including the classic Halloween and the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. This movie depicts a virus which causes people to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse" - This thriller tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment during a violent crime spree. He must defend his home from the attackers who will only use the items he has.
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"The Descent", a found footage horror movie, tells the story of a group that ventures underground to seek adventure. However, everything goes horribly wrong as soon as they get there.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" tells the story of a young photographer from Africa who visits his white girlfriend's family during the holidays. Dark secrets are revealed when he arrives at his destination.
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"Paranormal Activity", 2007 - "Paranormal Activity," was one of the first found footage movies. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. That's exactly what happens in this film when high school student Kiyoko waits to hear if she will make it big time as a pop star.
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James Wan, creator of the "Saw," Series, was tired of creating low budget horror films that failed to impress audiences. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt" - With each passing year, "Tales From the Crypt" becomes more and more horrifying. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976) "Carrie” introduced viewers the power of telekinesis. Carrie White can just think about objects and move them.