Roman sent me a link to a fascinating blog piece the summarizes an academic paper titled Baffles and Bastions [1], published in the Journal of Archaeological Research [2]. 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 [3]. 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 [4]. (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 [5]
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R.B.S. sent this signs of the times: Idaho Road-killed wildlife may become fair game [6].