Did a medieval flying monk spot Halley’s comet, twice? It’s complicated

University of Leicester historian thinks Eilmer of Malmesbury saw two different comets: in 1018 and 1066

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GI Joe's and handkerchief parachutes for us.

And model airplanes, meticulously assembled, then packed with firecrackers for their simultaneously maiden and final "flights."

Also Estes model rockets with mods that would get you 10-15 these days, fun fact- you used to be able to buy tins of blackpowder as a juvenile.....

I am still shocked I have all my fingers.