Tuesday, 29 August 2017

This guy built a Spitfire from scratch

"Whatever good things we build end up building us." 8/29/17

How One Man Rebuilt a WWII Spitfire Plane By Hand

It's one thing to build a model airplane as a kid, but to recreate an entire World War II fighter jet (that flies!) piece by piece? That's some real DIY magic. When Martin Phillips, an English tool shop owner, received a single rivet from a WWII Spitfire as a 40th birthday gift, it changed his life. 

Behold the Unmatched Passion of Korean Baseball Fans

Baseball in South Korea is more than a game. It's akin to a religion. Today, the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) features 10 teams and a unique sporting culture all its own. From the hitters' flashy bat flips, to the team's famous "cheermaster" and its unlikely American super fan, consider this is your crash course on the joyful madness that is Lotte Giants fandom.

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How 'Clash of Clans' Brought a Global Group of Women Together

Living in a Texas town with a population of less than 600 people, "Clash of Clans" was Jett Blackheart's window to the world. After discovering the mobile app, she sought out other players with her same passion for the game. Three years later, as the founder of Clash Babes—a women-only clan—Blackheart is creating meaningful real-life connections with women from all over the world.
 
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