Roman sent me a link to a fascinating blog piece the summarizes an academic paper titled Baffles and Bastions, published in the Journal of Archaeological Research. Some food for those for those of us designing defensive architecture. Note that masonry baffles also stop (or deflect) bullets.
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F.J. sent this one: Back in the DPRK. This article includes an interesting observation on the high cost of fuel, and families doubling up in homes that have traditional charcoal stoves. Hmmmmm…
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Inside A $1.5 Million Cave House. (Thanks to Judy T. for the link.)
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P.M. suggested a practical piece, over at The Art of Manliness: How to field dress a squirrel
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R.B.S. sent this signs of the times: Idaho Road-killed wildlife may become fair game.