hamachee
hamachee t1_j5galc7 wrote
Reply to comment by CassandraVindicated in TIL The famous "rods from god" concept of a space-based weapons system of orbiting tungsten rods was developed by science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle. by BitterFuture
Heinlein covered this in the 1950’s with moon is a harsh mistress and starship troopers
hamachee t1_iu9207m wrote
Reply to comment by amluck in I built a simple fence/gate for my house! by Sklanskers
If he used green treated boards then they might contract a bit before next summer as they age and dry out. I bet he will be fine
hamachee t1_j5gazdh wrote
Reply to comment by Key-Article6622 in TIL The famous "rods from god" concept of a space-based weapons system of orbiting tungsten rods was developed by science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle. by BitterFuture
Me too - this makes me want to reread legacy of heorot!