The Dean Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/378...87_Boriska.html Just remember in Pravada there is no Tass, in Tass no Pravada! For REAL news check out: http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/ I love reading this in the check out line at the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 So is Boriska the Pravda equivalent of Bat Boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 "He could name all the planets of the solar systems and even their satellites. He was showering me with names and numbers of galaxies. At first I found it very frightening, I thought that my son was out of mind, but then I decided to check if those names really existed. I took some books on astronomy and I was shocked to find out that the boy knew so much about this science," Nadezhda said. Thank god the martians have the same names for the planets and galaxies that we do. Otherwise mom would have figured the kid was talking gibberish like all three year olds. BTW, what's a meccano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 3, 2005 Author Share Posted November 3, 2005 BTW, what's a meccano? 494611[/snapback] http://www.internationalmeccanomen.org.uk/ What is Meccano ? The Meccano System Meccano was invented by Frank Hornby in 1901. It is a system of metal construction where standardized, preformed, re-usable perforated parts can be attached to each other. Structures and mechanisms can be built. The basic tools are a screwdriver and spanner. No special workshop machinery is required. The Meccano System consists of a wide selection of strips, girders, wheels, rods, brackets, pulleys, sprockets and gears, electrical parts, motors, and a large range of specialized parts. The standard hole spacing is ½" or 12.7 mm. The standard thread is 5/32" Whitworth, 32 TPI. The diameter of axle rods is 8 SWG or 0.160" or 4.04 mm. Gears are 38 DP i.e. 38 teeth per 1" diameter. The name "Meccano" was registered by Frank Hornby on 14th September 1907 at the Design Registry of the UK Patent Office. The registered name is now owned by Meccano SA, Avenue de Saint Exupery, 62100 Calais, France. The name Meccano has become a household word. The majority of common mechanisms and structures can be constructed, often with a very high degree of precision. Meccano clubs exist in many parts of the world which hold regular Meccano exhibitions. Meccano can also be used in schools and universities to demonstrated mechanical and engineering principles. It has an important place in industry where it can be used to advantage to build prototypes as it allows the rapid development and realization of ideas. It also has a place in the laboratory. Meccano is available from Meccano France, at retail outlets, and at specialized Meccano suppliers throughout the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/378...87_Boriska.html Just remember in Pravada there is no Tass, in Tass no Pravada! For REAL news check out: http://www.weeklyworldnews.com/ I love reading this in the check out line at the supermarket. 494593[/snapback] I LOVE your current avatar! Do you have a bigger picture of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richjk21 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 http://www.internationalmeccanomen.org.uk/ What is Meccano ? The Meccano System Meccano was invented by Frank Hornby in 1901. It is a system of metal construction where standardized, preformed, re-usable perforated parts can be attached to each other. Structures and mechanisms can be built. The basic tools are a screwdriver and spanner. No special workshop machinery is required. The Meccano System consists of a wide selection of strips, girders, wheels, rods, brackets, pulleys, sprockets and gears, electrical parts, motors, and a large range of specialized parts. The standard hole spacing is ½" or 12.7 mm. The standard thread is 5/32" Whitworth, 32 TPI. The diameter of axle rods is 8 SWG or 0.160" or 4.04 mm. Gears are 38 DP i.e. 38 teeth per 1" diameter. The name "Meccano" was registered by Frank Hornby on 14th September 1907 at the Design Registry of the UK Patent Office. The registered name is now owned by Meccano SA, Avenue de Saint Exupery, 62100 Calais, France. The name Meccano has become a household word. The majority of common mechanisms and structures can be constructed, often with a very high degree of precision. Meccano clubs exist in many parts of the world which hold regular Meccano exhibitions. Meccano can also be used in schools and universities to demonstrated mechanical and engineering principles. It has an important place in industry where it can be used to advantage to build prototypes as it allows the rapid development and realization of ideas. It also has a place in the laboratory. Meccano is available from Meccano France, at retail outlets, and at specialized Meccano suppliers throughout the world. 494619[/snapback] So it's an erector set...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 So it's an erector set...... 496187[/snapback] Well, according tho that article: "The name Meccano has become a household word. " Right...in who's household? Bat Boy's perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 I LOVE your current avatar! Do you have a bigger picture of it? 496107[/snapback] Here's the best I can do: http://jakrinda.tripod.com/ Enjoy!...and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS4LIFE Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Here's the best I can do: http://jakrinda.tripod.com/ Enjoy!...and thanks 496827[/snapback] No,thank YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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