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  • An 8-Year-Old Boy Got a Metal Detector for His Birthday—and Found a 170-Year-Old Shipwreck

    05/15/2025 9:30:42 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 19 replies
    Popular Mechanics ^ | May 15, 2025 | Staff
    The St. Anthony was nearly 200 years old, crashing the same year it was initially built. An 8-year-old boy out metal-detecting unearthed a steel spike that, after digging further, he realized was attached to a shipwreck. The ship remains was that of the St. Anthony, a schooner that was built in 1856 and wrecked later that same year. Experts determined that the best course of action was to simply re-bury the wreckage to maintain its structure. ======================================================================= When you’re a kid, and you get your first metal detector, it comes with big dreams of making some great discovery. That you’re...
  • Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: ‘Face to face with history’

    05/12/2025 3:35:51 PM PDT · by george76 · 27 replies
    New York Post ^ | May 11, 2025 | Andrea Margolis
    An ordinary spring day quickly became extraordinary after a nature-loving metal detectorist unearthed a cache of ancient treasure. Marius Mangeac confirmed the discovery to Fox News Digital. He said he found the hoard in a field near Letca Veche, a small village in southern Romania.. Mangeac said that he found the coins “on a beautiful Saturday that didn’t foreshadow anything of what was to come.” “I took my detector and went out alone, as I often do, for exercise and to relax in the fields and forests,”.. “I didn’t think this day would surprise me and bring me face to...
  • Škoda wants to make motorcycles now, apparently

    05/11/2025 9:11:36 AM PDT · by martin_fierro · 51 replies
    New Atlas ^ | 5/5/25 | Utkarsh Sood
    Škoda is a well-known carmaker, but many may be unaware of the brand’s two-wheeled roots. The 130-year-old Czech company started out as a bicycle and motorcycle maker – and it looks like it might just get back to that. Škoda has just unveiled a sparkly new concept, called the Slavia B, reviving one of its first two-wheeled models from 1899 with a futuristic twist. It's part of the company's "Modern Solid" design research initiative, which aims to demonstrate how traditional designs could be modernized for contemporary times. Created by Škoda’s in-house external designer, Frenchman Romain Bucaille, the cafe racer concept...
  • Sources Say Lobbyist Chris Cox & Rep Kustoff Pushing to Keep Suppressors on the NFA

    05/11/2025 9:11:17 AM PDT · by Towed_Jumper · 21 replies
    Ammoland Shooting Sports News ^ | May 10, 2025 | John Crump
    The Hearing Protection Act (HPA) might be in trouble in the House Ways and Means Committee, and anti-gun lobbyists are NOT the ones holding it up. David Kustoff (R-TN) has been actively pushing to lower the tax stamp to $5 from $200, which would be a welcome change, but the better alternative is to remove suppressors completely from the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). That would eliminate the tax stamp fee and remove all other NFA requirements. This option is the best option for gun owners, yet he is pushing the latter and is against the elimination of suppressors...
  • How to Use PCPartPicker to Build a PC

    05/10/2025 5:47:33 AM PDT · by daniel1212 · 36 replies
    UMATechnology ^ | March 24, 2024 | UMATechnology
    What is PCPartPicker?PCPartPicker is a popular online platform that assists users in selecting compatible PC components, such as CPUs, motherboards, RAM, graphics cards, power supplies, storage devices, and more. It offers a user-friendly interface with powerful tools that help streamline the process of building a PC. Key features of PCPartPicker include:Component Compatibility Checking: PCPartPicker automatically checks the compatibility of selected components to ensure they work together seamlessly.Price Comparison: It provides real-time price comparisons from various retailers, allowing users to find the best deals on components.Build Guides: PCPartPicker offers pre-configured build guides for different budgets and purposes, making it easier for...
  • Microsoft’s Free Windows Upgrade—Stop 60% Of Attacks On Your PC [provocative post]

    05/10/2025 5:44:59 AM PDT · by daniel1212 · 15 replies
    .forbes.com ^ | April 25, 2025 | Zak Doffman
    We’re talking Windows 10, of course, which will soon retire from service. “On October 14, 2025,” Microsoft has just confirmed, again, “Windows 10 PCs will no longer receive feature or security updates, increasing security risks and operational challenges.” Microsoft is taking this opportunity to push Copilot+ PCs, complete with a raft of new AI tools including its controversial Recall. But the primary benefit is the upgrade to Windows 11, which combines with a compatible PCs security module to better protect against all those threats targeting the world of Windows.Those using Windows 11, Microsoft says, “have reported a 62% drop in...
  • Microsoft to tighten Windows security dramatically in 2025 - here's how Stung by last summer's CrowdStrike meltdown,.. Microsoft is rolling out a wide range of security changes

    05/10/2025 5:42:53 AM PDT · by daniel1212 · 10 replies
    .zdnet.com ^ | Nov. 19, 2024 | Ed Bott
    ...A new round of security features scheduled to appear in Windows 11 over the next year will address more fundamental security concerns.... The biggest security issue is that the overwhelming majority of Windows users run using an account with administrator privileges. .. The fix is a feature called Administrator Protection, which gives the user standard permissions by default. If they need to perform an action that requires administrator rights, such as installing an app or changing a system setting, they'll need to authenticate using Windows Hello biometrics or a device-specific PIN. That authorization creates a temporary token that is valid...
  • Microsoft finally ships controversial Windows 11 'Recall' feature after year-long delay — now rolling out to all Copilot+ PCs

    05/10/2025 5:41:02 AM PDT · by daniel1212 · 16 replies
    .windowscentral.com ^ | April 25, 2025 | Zac Bowden
    Initially announced in May 2024, the controversial AI tool was branded a privacy and security nightmare right out of the gate due to how the feature stored the data it collected locally on the PC.This resulted in Microsoft being forced to pull Recall from launch just days before it was supposed to. The company has since worked to address the security issuesWindows Recall is a feature that captures everything you do on your PC via snapshots, and stores them securely on your PC.The Recall app lets you triage and view these snapshots, going as far back as you like. The...
  • The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found Weighs as Much as an Adult Man

    05/09/2025 8:20:26 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 44 replies
    Daily Galaxy ^ | May 08, 2025 | Staff
    Two miners made an unforgettable discovery in 1869: a gold nugget the size of a human. But the real surprise came when they tried to weigh it. The world’s largest ever gold nugget, discovered in 1869 during the Australian gold rush, remains a symbol of extraordinary wealth. Weighing as much as an adult man, the Welcome Stranger gold nugget, uncovered by two Cornish miners in Victoria, Australia, would be worth millions today. The “Welcome Stranger” Nugget On February 5, 1869, two miners, John Deason and Richard Oats, stumbled upon what would become the largest gold nugget ever found. “It is...
  • I retired 22 years ago with no savings plan, but now have $1.3 million. Stressing about retirement isn't worth it.

    05/08/2025 6:07:19 AM PDT · by Cronos · 66 replies
    Business insider ^ | May the 5th, 2025 | Noah Shieldlower
    I never invested in stocks. I've been putting my money in CDs, 4-5%. It just keeps growing without even trying. It's just amazing that I have so much because I didn't plan for it. I have about $750,000 in cash, and my home is worth $600,000. I'm from El Salvador and moved in 1946. My first long-term job was working in a bowling alley in 1958. I didn't go to college. For 17 years, I worked in the bowling industry. ..My next job of 27 years was as a scale technician, which I trained myself to do because I knew...
  • Are Quick Drain Oil Plugs A Great Idea, Or A Disaster Waiting To Happen?

    05/06/2025 4:47:52 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 66 replies
    Jalopnik ^ | MAY 5, 2025 | Richard Sachekmay
    I might be in the minority of car owners, but I actually enjoy changing my oil. My local big box store has bargain prices for jugs of long-lasting full-synthetic oil and carries OEM filters, so I can usually get out the door for less than $40 in materials for a DIY full-synthetic oil change. Saving money is definitely nice, but so is peace of mind. I'm forever scarred by the time my wife took her SUV to a rapid oil change place that didn't fully tighten the drain plug. Fortunately, we caught the growing oil slick in our driveway before...
  • 770+ American Made Products..Here we provide an extensive list of exclusive “Made in USA” manufacturers to choose from.

    05/06/2025 4:36:06 PM PDT · by daniel1212 · 21 replies
    .americanmademan ^ | 2025 | .americanmademan
    Clothing Made in USALuggage Made in USACookwear Made in USAFurniture Made in USAGifts Made in USATools Made in USAFootwear Made in USAand many more
  • Did You Just Buy A Stolen Car? Here's How To Check Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1844823/stolen-car-check/

    05/05/2025 10:49:29 AM PDT · by nickcarraway · 8 replies
    Jalopnik ^ | MAY 3, 2025 | Nicholas Werner
    At their best, used cars can be an incredible value. Heck, one of the best deals in the automotive world is to buy a car with under 10,000 miles on it; it's practically new, but you'll get a huge discount on the MSRP. What could possibly go wrong? Well, there's always the risk that you're buying a lemon. There might be a reason that the car was put up for resale, especially if the savings are shockingly high. It could be a mechanical fault, paint or body damage, or maybe, just maybe, that's a stolen car you're test driving, and...
  • Xth Annual FReeper Motorcycle Hooligans Show 'n' Shine (I lost count)

    05/05/2025 9:42:26 AM PDT · by martin_fierro · 41 replies
    teh Intarwebz | 5/5/25 | ol' mahhhty
    Now is the time for all good FReepers to post photos of their present/past rides. You know the drill.
  • Driver Flips $400,000 Lamborghini Near Santa Cruz

    05/04/2025 10:12:12 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 89 replies
    KRON4 ^ | May 4, 2025 | John Ross Ferrara
    A driver wrecked a 2023 Lamborghini by flipping the sports car on Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz area Sunday. The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash at 12:14 p.m. Occupants of the car suffered minor injuries in the crash. CHP was unable to provide KRON4 with additional information about the crash. However, CHP’s social media post suggests that speed may have been a factor. “CHP officers used a patrol vehicle to push the Lambo off the roadway, preventing further crashes,” the CHP’s Santa Cruz office shared on social media. “This crash was preventable. Please slow down! Highway 9...
  • Burro Racing Wins Over Runners in Backcountry Ode to Mining History

    05/03/2025 4:21:37 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 24 replies
    WSB-TV ^ | May 3rd, 2025
    Backcountry runners are embracing the physical and emotional challenge of racing with pack burros that don't always move at their pace. Burro races honor Old West history and hinge on a delicate partnership between runner and beast of burden. Burros, a Spanish-derived word for donkeys and their wild cousins, must carry a saddle, pick, pan and shovel in homage to a bygone era and the mythical sprint by miners to a land claims office with their pack animal. Some 70 teams tested their skills Saturday in a race winding through the historic, turquoise-mining town of Cerrillos in northern New Mexico....
  • The Garden Thread - May, 2025

    05/01/2025 6:15:12 AM PDT · by Diana in Wisconsin · 490 replies
    May 1, 2025 | Diana in WI/Greeneyes in Memoriam
    The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...
  • Tariffs on audio gear from EU

    04/30/2025 7:52:45 AM PDT · by normbal · 25 replies
    Vanity, request for information only | 04302025 | normbal
    I’m considering a purchase of a Van den Hul cartridge (XGW Colibri Stradivarius), having found a great price on them, what I can’t find is what the Tariff is going to be on this now as it’s coming out of Netherlands. Yes, I’ve posted on several audio boards - the TDS is BAD on those, every post degenerated into Trump bashing without resolution. Yes, I’ve dug into “our” very own US Customs site(s) and their databases are worse than the IRS’ tax code.. IF there is an easy way of determining this value, it’s beyond my google-fu. Thanks in advance.
  • The Fakest and Gayest Mustang Ever

    04/28/2025 9:01:30 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 54 replies
    Eric Peters Autos ^ | April 27, 2025 | Eric Peters
    Carroll Shelby is gone – thank God. He is thus spared the indignity of knowing his name has been affixed to a device that’s neither a Shelby nor a Mustang. It is a device that pretends to be both. More finely, a device that trades on both those names in what is arguably the most embarrassing-ever attempt to do just that. ELVIS impersonator VIDEO AT LINK................. Let’s begin by talking about the device in question. It is not a bad device – as devices go. But it is as much a “Mustang” as an Elvis impersonator is Elvis. It’s worse,...
  • The Second Worst Trend of the Past 20 Years

    04/28/2025 7:54:36 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 43 replies
    Eric Peters Autos ^ | April 28, 2025 | Eric Peters
    “Rims” – the slangster term for wheels that are disproportionately large for the vehicle – are arguably one of the worst styling and functional affectations of the past 20 years. They add weight and increase rolling resistance, which reduces fuel economy. This goes for hybrids, too – i.e., vehicles specifically designed to deliver the highest-possible gas mileage. Yet even the Prius (reviewed here) that is marketed as being the apotheosis of fuel-efficiency, at least putatively – is much less fuel-efficient than it is capable of being, due to its “rims.” Specifically, it is 5 MPG less efficient when it rides...