Flying Windmills and Whirlygigs.
As the windy month comes to a close, these two stories seem appropriate. Two men on opposite sides of the globe, each a bit of a cross between Edison and Quixote.
posted by gimli (2 comments total)
Whirlygig link is via jimwich, where you'll find more on Vollis Simpson. I apologize for the cheesy link description, but we've been goofing on local TV news all morning and I think I may have damaged my brain. posted by gimli at 11:33 AM on March 30, 2001
posted by gimli at 11:33 AM on March 30, 2001