oomio10
oomio10 t1_ja3abfc wrote
Reply to comment by TheSlamster in TIL about the only double barrel cannon in the world. When it was its first tested during the American Civil War, the chain snapped immediately and one ball tore into a nearby cabin, knocking down its chimney; the other spun off erratically and struck a nearby cow, killing it instantly. by ExpertPreference8481
> bovicidal
I learned a new word today, but will not likely ever see another chance to use it.
oomio10 t1_jctjz4j wrote
Reply to comment by Xendrus in TIL that in WW2, a Marine Corps Corsair pilot used his propeller to chew off the tail of an enemy aircraft after his guns jammed, while under fire from the enemy plane's tailgunner. The enemy plane crashed but the Corsair pilot made it back to base, receiving the Navy Cross for his actions. by hipster_deckard
nothing stopping people from doing that anyways