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Here are samples of some of the articles I've published on topics as diverse as space, underwater exploration, aviation firsts, mysterious disappearances, record-setting voyages, and unusual inventions in the fields of transportation, medicine, and energy. You can read the article by clicking the Learn More button under the respective image or magazine cover.
Mystery of the Ghost Blimp: How did the two-man crew of the Navy’s L-8 vanish without a trace in 1942?
A Brief History of Book Vending Machines.
Last of the Red-Hot Steamers: In 1924, inventor Abner Doble introduced a steam-powered automobile at a time when the Model T with its internal combustion engine dominated the market. The amazing thing is, Doble's Model E could travel nearly 1,000 miles on a single, 24-gallon tank of water while emitting zero pollutants surpassing most cars on the road today.
Row, Row, Row Your Airship: In 1905, Thomas Baldwin built a remarkable, aerial rowboat that helped him sail into history.
Non-Stop to Hawaii: When Commander John Rodgers attempted to be the first to fly non-stop to Hawaii in 1925 his plane ran short on fuel. Crashing into the Pacific, Rodgers and his crew used courage and determination to complete their voyage…by sail!
The New York Times Science section: More than 60 years after the Navy's last, big-rigid dirigible crashed off the California coast, an underwater expedition returns to survey the wreck of the USS Macon (ZRS-5).
Vanished!: In the 75 years since the Hawaii Clipper disappeared, no one has figured out what happened to the flying boat or her crew.
Man-Carrying Kite: Sam Perkins set many records with his radical new invention, but when he tried selling it to the military, they told him to go fly a kite.
A Legendary Offshore Danger: Just how much of a hazard are lost shipping containers at sea?
American History magazine: In 1807, a meteorite landed in the small town of Weston, Connecticut after which two Yale professors went to retrieve it. When asked about the event, President Thomas Jefferson was alleged to have responded, “It is easier for me to believe that two Yale professors would lie than God would cast stones down from heaven.”
American History magazine: Dr. Campbell wanted to end malaria in San Antonio, Texas. The solution he came up with after years of experimentation was a bit batty.