simulation Posts

Putting A Man on the Moon - The Apollo Missions

Testing out a pressurized space suit at a simulation of reduced gravity. John C. Houboult shows his plan for lunar landings. The Apollo 1 team was compiled of Virgil 'Gus' I. Grissom, Edward H. White II and Robert B. Chaffee.

These Are Some Really Smart Product Designs!

In Seoul, gas stations have pumps hanging from the roof so you don't need to pick a side This car radio won't work until you're safely buckled up A winter simulator to help you try on winter clothes Finally, an ATM that asks you how you like your money This airport has a special place for dogs to relieve

When the World is a Big Toy Box...

Tilt–shift photography is the use of camera movements on small- and medium-format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene.

Have You Been Drinking Whisky Wrong All Along?

Using slightly unconventional computer simulations, scientists have been able to explain exactly why this works.

This Yacht is Made from The Stuff of Dreams

Everything you see below is a simulation! What makes it futuristic is that it is planned to run entirely on liquid hydrogen. It will be sealed in two vacuum tanks that will store 28 tons of liquid hydrogen each. The temperatures inside each tank will be -423°F (-253°C).

The Difference Between Mined and Lab-Created Diamonds

Differences between Traditional Diamonds and Alternatives Simulant diamonds These are materials that mimic the look of a diamond but are not diamonds. These stones will probably be cubic zirconia or moissanite, both of which have their own chemical composition that doesn’t match real diamonds.

These Paintings Perfectly Capture the Essence of the Ocean

He plays with colors that simulate the effects of sunlight filtering through the waters. Throughout his career, this 19th-century artist painted more than 6000 paintings - half of which depict the sea and ships. Aivazovsky was a widely recognized artist, even outside the Russian Empire.

Travel Back in Time With These Rare Moments From History...

Petersburg, Russia. (1924) Soviet soliders were used as chess pieces to simulate the real board game. 8) The Beatles At The Aldershot Club. (December, 1961) This was the final gig performed for a tiny crowd before making history a year later, and changing the face of rock and roll forever!

Big Toys for Rich Adults!

Human Bowling Ball: $4,500 Inflatable Water Park: $7,999.99 Mustang Pool Table: $9,995 Inflatable Obstacle Course: $12,500 Motorized Monocycle: $13,000 The Skier-Controlled Tow Boat: $17,000 Personalized Whac-A-Mole Game: $35,000 Barbecue Dining Boat: $50,000 The Light Cycle: $50,000 Stock Car Racing Simulator

These Pictures Prove We Live In an Amazing World.

North Korea’s "Tractor Simulator". Hearst Castle, designed to be the home of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who died in 1951.

10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Sydney

Apart from the wide variety of koalas and kangaroos that you’ll find there, the most special thing about this zoo is that because of its proximity to the Harbour and sea, it simulates the natural habitat of most of the animals that inhabit it, providing visitors with a magical and enjoyable visiting

14 Retro Inventions That Stunned Crowds Back in the Day

Driving simulators were a highlight of the 1962 Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. Related: A Look Back at How 15 Famous Inventions Started Out 11. Pontiac's ‘Glass Car’ on display at the 1939 World's Fair in New York. 12.