correct. tbiy

HISTORY

During WWII, a Japanese submarine was defeated by an American destroyer that was initially too close to engage with its cannons so threw these tuberous projectiles at the sub’s deckgun crew.

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Originally posted by kkina:
HISTORY

During WWII, a Japanese submarine was defeated by an American destroyer that was initially too close to engage with its cannons so threw these tuberous projectiles at the sub’s deckgun crew.

What is, yes?

what are potatoes?

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Originally posted by f2:
what are potatoes?

Yes! On April 5, 1943 the USS O'Bannon, during an aborted ramming operation, wound up directly alongside Japanese submarine Ro-34, too close to use their cannons. But the sub had a 75mm deck gun that they began manning. With no other close range weapons, the sailors on the destroyer began throwing the only thing they could find- potatoes. The Japanese mistook the ballistic tubers for grenades and scurried to dispose them overboard, losing enough time for the O'Bannon to reposition itself and bring its real weapons to bear. After sustaining mulptiple hits, the sub was forced to submerge, whereupon it was destroyed completely by depth charges.

Well done. TBIY

The Spitfire & this lesser known fighter were the keys to the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain.

What was the Hurricane?

Correct! TBIY

WORKS OF ART

The year 1911 saw the official military adoption of the .45 caliber pistol and the theft of this famous painting.

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Originally posted by kkina:
WORKS OF ART

The year 1911 saw the official military adoption of the .45 caliber pistol and the theft of this famous painting.

What is the Mona Lisa?

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Originally posted by TMats:
What is the Mona Lisa?

Correct! The thief, an employee of the Louvre and an Italian patriot, was caught two years later when he tried to sell it to an Italian museum.

TBIY

Automotive Technology

Chevrolet V-8s have had a firing order of 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 throughout their history. This engine has a firing order of 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

What is Chrysler V8?

Sorry, no.

Yours is the first attempt in nearly 7 hours. I will pose another answer in a short while.

What is the LS small-block?

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Originally posted by kkina:
What is the LS small-block?

Correct. Even the LSX 454 is considered a “small block.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Volvo invented and patented this, but gave it away for free in the interest of public safety.

What is a three point seatbelt?

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Originally posted by .38supersig:
What is a seatbelt?

More information needed...

A three pointer.