Almost Missed an Anniversary
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130 years ago today, D.B. Wesson was granted a patent on the hand-ejector
revolver.
From little M-frames to huge X-frames, variants of the gun have been i...
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Thanks for the link, T-Bolt!
I remembered...
Remember, remember the 5th of November - the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot...
Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent
Three-score barrels of powder below
To prove old England's overthrow;
By God's providence he was catch'd (or by God's mercy*)
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring. (Holla*)
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
And what should we do with him? Burn him!
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