Anatomy of a Hellfire missile

Those poor Korean cars!

Shinzo Abe hearse, part 2

 

People say their farewells to Abe Shinzo as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Tokyo. https://t.co/bZpiKm8wIN pic.twitter.com/wTC5M1TVMP

— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 12, 2022

Shinzo Abe's hearse

This is the most bizarre event. 

Sri Lankan presidential palace stormed

How is your day going?

Large oil tanker off of coast of Yemen at risk of spilling

It appears a Dutch company (the one that righted the Ever Given in the Suez) will try to empty the Safer this calendar year.

Losing the Rule of Law

 

The Battle of Midway

I was reading about China's latest aircraft carrier and thought about the Battle of Midway. I knew it was an epic clash involving battleships and planes, but I did not know the details. This video succinctly explains everything that took place.

Countries considered as electoral democracies by Freedom House

 

Japan to allow exports of jets fighters and missiles to 12 countries

The countries are:

1. India
2. Australia
3. Vietnam
4. Thailand
5. Indonesia
6. Malaysia
7. Philippines
8. U.S.
9. U.K.
10. Germany
11. France 
12. Italy

And I had no idea about the existence of the Mitsubishi F-2!

Biden motorcade in Tokyo

H/t @rchen!

I love how they make the Americans affix Japanese plates to their vehicles.

Cuba trip research

Well, the trip planning is ramping up. I just purchased a Lonely Planet Cuba guide, looked up recommended vaccinations, and shopped for travel insurance.

Anthony Bourdain- Cuba from IUEP on Vimeo.

World democracy index

Just look at Taiwan!

Eurovision-winning music video from Ukraine

Percentage of Population “Absolutely Certain” God Exists in Europe vs US

Victory Day 2022 parade

Welp, I'll never see this parade in the same way again. I'm frankly surprised that Defense Minister Shoigu is still around. No aircraft were flown due to "weather". The Aurus Senat convertible looks...derivative.

I'm going to Cuba!

Unless I end up going to Suriname on a whim, Cuba in November will be my first trip on a plane since February 2020. I am very excited about learning the culture, checking out Havana, and spotting weirdo cars. I'll post more as the date approaches and I do more research. I'll be on an official government-approved educational tour so everything is regimented and I'll have government minders with me almost the whole time.

Russia Victory Day parade rehearsal

I want to see this sh*t.

Ukraine arresting traitors

Which countries have the best and worst passports?

Entire list here.

Underwater internet cables