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    ETHYL GASOLINE
    February 2, 1923 - General Motors Research Laboratories U.S.A.

    The first sale was made of anti-knock gasoline containing a tetra-ethyl lead compound. First sold at Willard Talbott's service station on S. Main Street in Dayton, Ohio, the fuel was called Ethyl (after its new additive, tetraethyl lead) and colored a distinctive red. This new formulation of ethyl gasoline was the the result of seven years of testing at least 33,000 compounds as additives to influence the combustion rate of the fuel. Previously, on hard acceleration, an engine sometimes made knocking, popping or crackling sounds. Knocking sapped power and could damage the engine. The suitability of tetra-ethyl lead, made from alcohol and lead, was the discovery of Thomas Midgely, Jr., of the General Motors Research Laboratories, located in Dayton. Decades later, the toxicity of the lead present in automobile emissions was recognized, and leaded gasoline is no longer sold.

    BABE RUTH
    February 2, 1936 - Baseball Hall of Fame

    Babe Ruth was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day. He was a famous major league baseball player for the Boston Red Sox (1914-1919) and then the New York Yankees (1920-1934). He also played for the Boston Braves (now Atlanta Braves) during his last year as a player in 1935. During Ruth's career, he had achieved much, for instance, he ranked 3rd on the all-time home run list. Part of the reason why is because he achieved a record of 60 home runs in the year 1927. Babe Ruth was also the only player to hit three home runs in two World Series appearances (1926 and 1928).

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RC hobby, which is taking up RC toys as a hobby, can entertain and give you a fun-filled experience. These RC toys are taking the spotlight for a great hobby, not only for kids but also for adults. It's never too late to try one as more and more people are getting into this kind of hobby.

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RC hobby, which is taking up RC toys as a hobby, can entertain and give you a fun-filled experience. These RC toys are taking the spotlight for a great hobby, not only for kids but also for adults. It's never too late to try one as more and more people are getting into this kind of hobby. Amongst the various types of RC toys, RC Helicopter is the most popular nowadays.

With the ongoing of the technological enhancements, flying a RC helicopter is fun and very affordable. With only about $60, you can have your own dream to fly a RC toy. Another benefit of an RC hobby is that these toys do not release harmful fumes than the other helicopter models and types release. Thus, the pilot and the onlookers will always be safe from harmful chemicals. It's always said that it's easier to fly than any other models. Most RC helicopters are ready to use and fly after the purchase; you don't need to assemble anything anymore.

The usual RC helicopter needs at least four controls. One is called the Roll or the Cyclic Pitch, the Elevator control, the Rudder, and the Collective Pitch or Throttle. You can then control the height of the flight, the steadiness of the course, and some experts like to do an acrobatic control with their RC hobby crafts. RC toys are best played in an open field where you can observe their every move and route. However, RC Helicopters are better than RC airplanes because helicopters don't need a runway to fly, you can definitely fly it anywhere, even in your backyard or inside the house.

The care and maintenance of this kind of toy is not as complicated as you think. It is a technical hobby so you also have to learn some technical tips to better care for your RC toy. The battery life is an important thing to know how to stretch the limit. Before charging it again after it drained, let it cool down first for about 15 minutes before hooking it up to charge. In this way, you will help the battery have a break and not overuse it. Before using the toy, make sure that the screws and bolts are secured in the proper places to avoid any unexpected accidents with your RC hobby craft. If something is not right, like the presence of a weird sound that you have not heard before, you have to stop using it and have it checked first with an expert to avoid sudden breakdown of your RC toy. And when keeping the item, put it in a place where it is wide and has enough room for your helicopter to prevent scratching or unwanted pressing on the item.

There are many types of RC helicopters to choose from if you want to buy one. The Mini RC Helicopters are the smallest, inexpensive, and very durable. It's better to start with a smaller helicopter first as you begin to practice to control the RC toy. The Coaxial Helicopters are more complicated to control since it has 4 channels to control. This one is good for those who want to develop a hobby for flying helicopters. If you've already developed a flying skill, then the 3D Helicopter is the one for you, since it can perform a lot of new tricks and acrobatic moves.


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