Day: May 6, 2014

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North Korea testing ballistic missiles capable of reaching the USA – an annotated infographic

E&T magazine

North Korea has conducted an engine test of an intercontinental ballistic missile and is believed to plan a test flight of the whole system, according to a US think tank. The KN-08 missile, which is believed to have a range of more than 10,000km – enough to deliver a nuclear warhead to the USA – has been tested throughout March and April, the think tank 38 North has revealed in a report. Commercial satellite imagery indicates movement and removal of missile stages and fuel tanks as well as changes in the flame trench that point to North Korea having conducted … Continue reading North Korea testing ballistic missiles capable of reaching the USA – an annotated infographic

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@StarWars revenue to date, a film by film box office breakdown – an annotated infographic

E&T magazine

So, with the news that Star Wars Episode VII, VIII and IX are ready to be made, with the original cast members from Episode IV, V and VI onboard to participate, and StarWarsDay/MayThe4thBeWithYou a pleasant bank holiday weekend memory, we present a financial recap of the success of the Star Wars film series thus far. Those are some impressive numbers. Little bit shocking that all three prequels have actually made more money at the box office than the first three original Star Wars films (Star Wars Classic, we call them), despite the persistent presence of Jar Jar Binks in the … Continue reading @StarWars revenue to date, a film by film box office breakdown – an annotated infographic