The DC-7, a variant of the DC-6 produced by Douglas Aircraft Company between 1953 and 1958, was designed to fly the entire length of the United States in eight hours. Unlike the successful DC-3 and DC-6, the DC-7 was Douglas’ final piston-engine aircraft, and none of them are still in service today. Douglas was initially … Read more
In the Boeing lineup, the Boeing 720 was a bit different. Initially, it was the only deviation from Boeing’s naming scheme for the 7X7, which began with the 707 and continues today. It was more than just a 707 derivative. A little more than 150 were built in less than ten years, before production of … Read more
After the invention of airplanes a century ago, the first dogfights—air battles between fighter planes—took place. These bouts are usually close-quarters, fast-paced aerial encounters between two or more rivals. Although the phrase originated in the latter part of World War II,I, it became widely used in that conflict. Nevertheless, throughout the conflict, airplanes were not … Read more
DNA uncovers surprising information about the children that the ancient Mayans sacrificed. Known for being a place of human sacrifice, the ancient Mayans city of Chichén Itzá has captivated millions of tourists from all over the world. However, fresh evidence offers more hints about the identity of some of the young victims buried at the … Read more
A relatively new breed of chicken, the Golden Comets have recently hit the market. They are friendly, curious and excellent egg layers. These chickens are not only beautiful and have amazing personalities, but they also lay a lot of eggs. They have many additional names such as Golden Buff, Red Star, Cinnamon Queen and Gold … Read more
