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Paul Santorini
Paul Santorini (Greek:Παύλος Σαντορίνης; 1893 – 1986) was a Greek civil engineer, experimental and theoretical physicist, mathematician, electrical engineer, astronomer, author, and professor. He published over 350 articles and conducted research in the fields of solar energy, wind energy, electromagnetic microwaves as weapons of war, high-frequency electromagnetic waves, high-frequency currents, structural engineering, and hydraulics. Later in life, he wrote papers in the field of the birth of the universe and proposed the multiple successive small bangs theory of the universe. Some of his papers also dealt with mankind and the universe. He is known within the UFO conspiracy community because of his involvement in the 1946 Ghost rockets incident in Greece. Paul was born in Odesa to Greek parents and from a young age migrated to Switzerland. By the age of 12, he attended prestigious high schools in Zurich. Around the same period, he was affiliated with Albe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odesa
Odesa, also spelled Odessa, is the third most populous List of cities in Ukraine, city and List of hromadas of Ukraine, municipality in Ukraine and a major seaport and transport hub located in the south-west of the country, on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. The city is also the administrative centre of the Odesa Raion and Odesa Oblast, as well as a multiethnic cultural centre. As of January 2021, Odesa's population was approximately On 25 January 2023, its Historic Centre of Odesa, historic city centre was declared a World Heritage Site and added to the List of World Heritage in Danger by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in recognition of its multiculturality and 19th-century urban planning. The declaration was made in response to the Odesa strikes (2022–present), bombing of Odesa during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has damaged or destroyed buildings across the city. In classical antiquity a large Greek settlement existed at its location no later than t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extraterrestrial Hypothesis
The extraterrestrial hypothesis (ETH; ''synonymous with'' interplanetary aircraft ) proposes that some unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are best explained as being physical spacecraft occupied by intelligent extraterrestrial organisms ( non-human aliens) from other planets, or probes designed by extraterrestrials. Usage of the term The term ''extraterrestrial hypothesis'' in printed material was used by Janine and Jacques Vallée in their 1966 book. It was used in a publication by French engineer Aimé Michel in 1967, by James E. McDonald in March 1968 and again by McDonald and James Harder in July 1968. Skeptic Philip J. Klass used it in his 1968 book ''UFOs--Identified.'' Some UFO historians credit Edward Condon c.1969 with popularizing the term and its abbreviation "ETH." Chronology Although the extraterrestrial hypothesis (ETH) as a phrase is a comparatively new concept, one which owes much to the flying saucer sightings of the 1940s–1960s, its origins ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893 Births
Events January * January 2 – Webb C. Ball introduces railroad chronometers, which become the general railroad timepiece standards in North America. * January 6 – The Washington National Cathedral is chartered by Congress; the charter is signed by President Benjamin Harrison. * January 13 ** The Independent Labour Party of the United Kingdom has its first meeting. ** U.S. Marines from the ''USS Boston'' land in Honolulu, Hawaii, to prevent the queen from abrogating the Bayonet Constitution. * January 15 – The '' Telefon Hírmondó'' service starts with around 60 subscribers, in Budapest. * January 17 – Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii: Lorrin A. Thurston and the Citizen's Committee of Public Safety in Hawaii, with the intervention of the United States Marine Corps, overthrow the government of Queen Liliuokalani. * January 21 – The Tati Concessions Land, formerly part of Matabeleland, is formally annexed to the Bechuanaland Protec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penstock
A penstock is a sluice or gate or intake structure that controls water flow, or an enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydro turbines and sewerage systems. The term is of Scots origin, and was inherited from the earlier technology of mill ponds and watermills, with penstocks diverting pond waters to drive the mills. Hydroelectric systems and dams Penstocks for hydroelectric installations are normally equipped with a gate system and a surge tank. They can be a combination of many components such as anchor block, drain valve, air bleed valve, and support piers depending on the application. Flow is regulated to suit turbine operation and is cut off when turbines are not in service. Penstocks, particularly where used in polluted water systems, need to be maintained by hot water washing, manual cleaning, antifouling coatings, allowing waters to go anoxic, and desiccation used to dry fouling out so that it may slough off or become easier to remove through manual processes. The t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UFO Sightings In Greece
This is a list of alleged sightings of unidentified flying objects or UFOs in Greece. 404 BC A fiery pillar appeared near Athens in 404 BC on a moonless, stormy night. 1946 '' Main Article Ghost rockets'' Ghost rockets were witnessed in Thessaloniki by British Army units in Greece. In an interview on September 5, 1946, the Greek Prime Minister, Konstantinos Tsaldaris reported a number of projectiles had been seen over Macedonia and Thessaloniki on September 1. The Greek government conducted their own investigation, with their leading scientist, physicist Paul Santorini. The government believed they were Soviet missiles over Greece but the Greek Astronomical Society announced in 1967 that they were not missiles. Regrettably, after conferring with the U.S. Department of Defense the investigation was stopped. 1954 The Great 1954 Greek UFO flap. In 1954 a considerable amount of UFO sightings occurred throughout South America and Europe. Clusters of UFO sightings are called “fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Rockets
Ghost rockets (, also called Scandinavian ghost rockets) were rocket- or missile-shaped unidentified flying objects sighted in 1946, mostly in Sweden and nearby countries like Finland. The first reports of ghost rockets were made on February 26, 1946, by Finland, Finnish observers. About 2,000 sightings were logged between May and December 1946, with peaks on 9 and 11 August 1946. Two hundred sightings were verified with radar returns, and authorities recovered physical fragments which were attributed to ghost rockets. Investigations concluded that many ghost rocket sightings were probably caused by meteors. For example, the peaks of the sightings, on 9 and 11 August 1946, also fall within the peak of the annual Perseids, Perseid meteor shower. However, most ghost rocket sightings did not occur during meteor shower activity, and furthermore displayed characteristics inconsistent with meteors, such as reported maneuverability. Debate continues as to the origins of the unidentifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Vegoritida
Lake Vegoritida (, ''Limni Vegoritida''), also historically referred to as Lake Ostrovo (, ''Limni Ostrovou''), is one of the largest natural lakes in northern Greece. Located in the region of Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia, it lies 6 km northeast of Amyntaio and 18 km west of Edessa, Greece, Edessa, at an elevation of 540 meters. The Voras Mountains provide a scenic backdrop to the north of the lake, which spans parts of the Florina (regional unit), Florina and Pella (regional unit), Pella regional units. Tourism and Hospitality Lake Vegoritida’s natural beauty and serene environment have made it a popular destination for eco-tourism and cultural tourism in Macedonia. The hospitality industry around the lake has grown with the presence of several family-owned businesses, which contribute to the local economy by offering lodging, dining, and recreational activities. See also * List of lakes in Greece * Ostrovo Unit of the Scottish Women's Hospitals during World War I Sour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edessa Waterfalls
The Edessa Waterfalls or Edessis Waterfalls (Greek language, Greek: Καταρράκτες της Έδεσσας) are located in Edessa, Greece, Edessa city in Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia, Greece. The falls are a natural phenomenon that arose after a strong earthquake that struck the surrounding area in the 14th century. Since then, many changes have taken place in their morphology due to earthquakes of smaller scale. The main source of these waterfalls is the wetland of Agra-Nissiou, from which flows the main river, Edessaios. Edessaios branches are the waterfalls. Furthermore, the Geopark of the Falls spreads over an area of over 100,000sqm and on a path on the rock for 1.1 km. The waterfalls are the main attraction of visitors to Edessa. There are twelve waterfalls in the area, of which four are easily visible. The paths of the Waterfall Park include the stone-paved path to Ancient Edessa through the plain of the city. This passage was a part of the Via Egnatia, anc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
