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From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Moscow McDonalds)

The line of customers at the Grand Opening of the first McDonalds in Moscow, 1990. McDonalds has been a staple of the American way of life since the first restaurant was opened in 1948. By the ‘70s the fast food restaurant was more than an inexpensive place to eat, it was a way of life.Continue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (Moscow McDonalds)”

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (battle armour)

A breastplate that belonged to 19 year-old Antoine Fraveau – he didn’t survive the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Ouch. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when looking at this amazing piece of body armor. Not only did the cannonball that hit the young Antoine Fraveau pierce the body armor, but it wentContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (battle armour)”

FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tell me’ Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stephen Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 – August 27, 1990) was an American musician, best known as the guitarist and frontman of the blues rock trio Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Although his mainstream career spanned only seven years, he is regarded as one of the most influential musicians in the history of blues music, and one of the greatestContinue reading “FCS Daily Music Video – ‘Tell me’ Stevie Ray Vaughan”

Stan Empties the Vat

Stan is a man of many talentsWe at FCS are privileged to be associated with him I am in charge of vat-emptyI know just what to doBarrow placed to take the stuffI know just what to do Don MatthewsDecember 2022

JFK Was Unwell Long Before His Death

JFK was unwellLong before his deathChronic back pain for all of his lifeCaused him much distress Intestinal problems/issuesOften hospitalizedFatigue and nausea and dizzinessLittle we realized All that being said, when asked how was he feelinghis answer was always I’m feeling in “excellent shape” Don MatthewsDecember 2022

Calisthenics

I’m into calisthenicsA calisthenics starTunic purple/purple (crossed)A star I am, yes are Your pad is showing…… Shit…… Don MatthrewsDecember 2022

Happy Family

We are a happy familyI like my picture tookMy mummy/daddy happy/brightScroll down and take a look Don MatthewsDecember 2022

Protector

Once was a protector(Maintained with all care)Abandoned, forgottenOnly seen from the air Don MatthewsDecember 2022

Blaise Pascal

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone” Blaise PascalPhilosopher

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (carriage burial)

The remains of a Thracian carriage and two horses that were buried upright. It’s rare that animals are preserved as well as these are, and it’s honestly fascinating to see what life was like in 2,500 years ago. These incredible remains of a complete Thracian carriage and two horses were discovered in a Thracian tombContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (carriage burial)”