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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

British engineer J. A. Purves in his 'Dynasphere' vehicle, 1932

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British engineer J. A. Purves in his 'Dynasphere' vehicle, 1932

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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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  • Sabre363@sh.itjust.works
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    That is the hair of a truly mad scientist.

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      Yes, or a very nutty prof.

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        or a very nutty Pet Detective in Asylum.

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          Makes sense, they both have the same driving style.

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            It wasnt until this very moment that I realized I’d like to see a new Ace Ventura movie starring Jim Carey updated to match his years of experience of dramatic role expansion.

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          “Put me in, coach!”

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            BLUE! 42! 42! Hut!

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      Most if not all mad scientists are actually mad engineers.

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        Depends if you’re testing a mad hypothesis

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      It’s an interesting stage in development, too: bald on top, but still has the color. Maybe they’re only a grumpy scientist?

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        Wikipedia says it’s the son.

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          That’s also the reason my dad gave for his graying hair!

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        Maybe it was an experiment gone explosively wrong

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