Illmatic eventually sold more than two million copies, but the underwhelming start surprised DJ Premier. "We knew it was going to be that big of a deal, that’s why I never understood why it didn’t go like super platinum quick," Premier said toMass Appeal. "I thought it was going to...
The weapon's effectiveness was demonstrated back in the mid-1980s, when Afghan resistance forces used Stinger missiles given to them by the CIA to shoot down Soviet helicopters. Some experts credit Stingers with having altered the course of that conflict, and being a significant factor in the ...
These are admittedly minor points that did not take away from me enjoying this book tremendously.The Voices of Natureis an immersive sonic journey, led by a tour guide with extensive knowledge of the subject. Some of the behaviours and adaptations described here delighted me, serving as powerful...
"But I'm very blessed because my girls support me and I support them … I said no matter how many records I sell by myself or don't, all of us made the promise that we're doing another record because we love singing together." The trio released their ...
Lift and drag are just two elements of aerodynamics forces that come into play inside a wind tunnel. For aircraft testing in particular, there are dozens of variables (like pitch, yaw, roll and many others), that can affect the outcome of experiments. Other factors also come into play durin...
until March 2024, he was twenty-something.Debí Tirar Más Fotosis an encouraging look at how the wunderkind (who will turn 31 in just a few months) has changed so many rules in the music industry, and is stepping into his third decade of life as well as the second deca...
1914: US space pioneer Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882–1945) is granted his first two patents describing liquid-fueled, multi-stage rockets—ideas that will, many years later, help fire people into space. 1925: Pratt & Whitney (now one of the world's biggest aero-engine makers) builds its...
depths and on “Today” the band presented contrasting elements - dark lyrical themes hidden within a seemingly upbeat tune - all while delivering one of the ‘90s defining songs.Siamese Dreamput Smashing Pumpkins firmly among the ‘90s biggest rock acts, selling more than 6 million copies in...
1 but had become the first by a Canadian to sell one million copies in his home country. 'Building the Perfect Beast' Geffen 'Building the Perfect Beast' Don Henley (1984): If this synth-laden, distinctively modern album was your first taste of Don Henley, you might have found it ...
While this is still fewer than the NES, SNES and Mega Drive libraries, the fact that many N64 games sell for fairly ridiculous prices online, coupled with the fact that they’re obviously more advanced than the 8-bit and 16-bit titles, means the 20+ titles available here are a treat. ...