WWI

These ration-friendly WWI Christmas dinner recipes are perfect for a throwback holiday

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These ration-friendly WWI Christmas dinner recipes are perfect for a throwback holiday

When Americans sat down to Christmas dinner in 1918, the meal wasn’t just a celebration — it was an act of patriotism. During World War I, the US Food Administration urged households to save wheat, sugar, meat and fats so more food could be shipped to troops overseas — and it backed a cookbook, “Win the War … Read more

I spent a year and $50K building a replica WWI tank — and it works

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I spent a year and K building a replica WWI tank — and it works

Tanks for the memories. A California dad became the envy of engineering buffs everywhere after constructing an over 100-year-old replica tank from scratch — a project that cost him a cool $50,000 and a year of his time. Around the size of a sedan, this particular model artillery boasts functional tractor treads, an engine and … Read more