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The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent – A Lightweight Tent Ideal For Road Trips

Ben Branch June 8, 2020
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  • Camping
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  The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent is a 2-3 person geodesic dome tent that is both highly resilient and lightweight, at just 4.8 kilograms….

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Documentary: The Defender – The Story Of Canada’s Only Fighter Aircraft Builder, Bob Diemert

Ben Branch June 7, 2020
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  • Engineering
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  It’s difficult to describe this film as it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but I will say if you only watch one…

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For Sale: A Rare 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 Litre V8 Engine – $3,499 USD

Ben Branch June 6, 2020
Maserati 4.2 Litre V8 Mexico Engine
  • Classic Cars
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  This is an original 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 litre V8 Tipo 107 engine, it was one of two engine options offered with the…

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A Brief History of the Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favorite Car

Jon Branch June 5, 2020
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  • Boats
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Above Image: President Lyndon Johnson taking guests on a tour of the lake. The Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favourite Car The Amphicar was…

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The Wilesco Mighty Atom – A Fully Functioning Steam Traction Engine

Ben Branch June 5, 2020
Wilesco Mighty Atom
  • Engineering
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The Wilesco Mighty Atom is a fully functioning steam engine powered by the heat from small (4 gram) esbit fuel tablets that are placed…

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The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S – Ferruccio Lamborghini’s Answer To The Ferrari Dino

Ben Branch June 4, 2020
Lamborghini Urraco
  • Cars
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  • Italian

  The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S was a direct answer to the Ferrari Dino, and a shot across the bow of other European sports…

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Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey – An Award-Winning Sour Mash From The Land Down Under

Ben Branch June 4, 2020
Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey
  • Australian
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

  Tiger Snake Australian Whiskey is one of the newer creations from legendary Australian distiller Cameron Syme, the man behind the multi-award winning Great…

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The Honda N600 – Japan’s Answer To The Mini

Ben Branch June 3, 2020
Honda N600
  • Cars
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  • Japanese

  The Honda N600 was first released in the late 1960s as a Japanese answer to the famous British Mini, the Mini would prove…

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An R/C 1:4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub With A 7.5 Foot Wingspan

Ben Branch June 3, 2020
Remote Control 1-4 Scale Piper J-3 Cub
  • Gadgets
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  This R/C 1:4 scale Piper J-3 Cub has a huge 90.5 inch wingspan (that’s 7.5 feet) a realistic cockpit, instrument panel, pilot figure,…

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1 Of 4 Ever Made: A 1970 Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T – A Rare 425 HP American Muscle Car

Ben Branch June 2, 2020
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  • American
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  For the 1970 model year just four examples of the Dodge Hemi Coronet R/T hardtop with the 4-speed manual transmission would be built,…

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The Harmonica Used By Bob Dylan – The Hohner Marine Band – $64 USD

Ben Branch June 2, 2020
Hohner Marine Band Harmonica
  • Gear
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The Hohner Marine Band harmonica is one of the best loved harmonicas ever made, it’s been in production since 1896 and it’s been used by…

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For Sale: A Pristine Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica

Ben Branch June 1, 2020
Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica - MHR Mille Side
  • Ducati
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The Ducati Mike Hailwood Replica was built as an homage to the remarkable victory by Mike Hailwood at the 1978 Isle of Man TT…

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