Modern Mechanix
Issue: May, 1932
Posted in: Entertainment
Posted: 02/23/2010
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Scientific Daredevils Thrill Circus Crowds (May, 1932)

Scientific Daredevils Thrill Circus Crowds

STUDY the photos above—then stop and realize that every one of these performers is a living demonstration of natural laws of physics, bringing science to the service of the god of entertainment. Nerve is a prime requisite of daredevils like these, but a keen brain capable of analyzing physical laws is even more necessary.

Related posts:

  1. CIRCUS ON THE CAMPUS (Mar, 1956)
  2. Danger! Daredevils At Work (May, 1954)
  3. Carrier Pigeons Take Aerial Photos With New Camera (Feb, 1932) (Feb, 1932)
  4. Thrill Makers of Coney Island (Jun, 1931)
  5. Science Sets Pace for 1932 Olympic Games (Jun, 1931)
2 comments
  1. Harry says: February 23, 20107:02 pm

    John Cleese’s father?

  2. John M. Hanna says: February 25, 201012:04 am

    Ministry of Silly Goosesteps?

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