Category:
Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs
Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs
The Cyclops Eye Speedometer
Watching this great old Studebaker commercial, I was intrigued by the mention of a "Cyclops Eye Speedometer." It turns out that it was a barrel painted with the MPH numbers that revolved behind a lens to measure the speed. Highly imprecise, I would think, perhaps explaining its demise. Apparently, some Citroens used it too (last foto).
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 09, 2022 -
Comments (4)
Category: Engineering and Construction, Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs, 1950s, Cars
The Airphibian
Flying cars just had a recent moment in THE NEW YORK TIMES. But there have been many predecessors.We are continuing our streak from yesterday's Amphicar: bi-modal transport!
The Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 14, 2021 -
Comments (0)
Category: Inventions, Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs, Air Travel and Airlines, 1940s, Cars
Sighted Stiff, Sank Same
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Nov 16, 2016 -
Comments (3)
Category: Death, Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs, Military, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1980s
| Who We Are |
|---|
| Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over thirty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. He has recently begun blogging on many curious topics with three fellow writers at The Inferior 4+1. Contact Us |