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English Words Derived from Sailors: Not Just the Vulgar Ones | Giga Gears
Modern day Anglophones are descended from generations of seafaring explorers, traders, naval military conquerors, and imperialism. The core of the anglosphere is found in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, all former colonies of the British Empire, and all heavily water-based…
LA Punk Frontman’s Alleged Crime Spree Ends with Grand Theft Auto-Style High-Speed Chase
Sometimes we come across news that makes it seem is if there are real life “Grand Theft Auto” characters walking among us. Take the lead singer of an LA punk band who made his way to the other wise peaceful region of Yosemite National Park and allegedly spent the day tearing shit up in a very un-punk way.
RuPaul’s Vintage Mercedes-Benz Pagoda SL: Learn How to Change a Tire | Giga Gears
RuPaul Charles is best known for creating and hosting the global hit reality TV series “RuPaul’s Drag Race,”but Ru is also a car guy. In fact, in a March 2024 interview with NPR, Ru said, “I love cars. They represent freedom….” Ru’s first car video starred his R107 Mercedes-Benz SL, and it taught his 5.3-million Insta…
“Clarkson, Hammond, and May’s Epic TV Car Shenanigans Come to an End After 22 Years | Giga Gears”
More than two decades ago a trio of car dorks appeared on “Top Gear” together for the first time, and on September 13th they’ll end that run with one last back-to-basics Amazon Prime travel-across-a-desert special film. The Clarkson/Hammond/May throuple has been through the wringer and come back out again, making the…