Modern Mechanix Round-Up

Recently on Modern Mechanix we looked at this 1935 Popular Science article featuring various attempts to make aircraft that take off and land vertically, the origins of linoleum, a magnetic soap holder, a cute ad for a cowboy spinning rope, a very scary looking talking clock, venetian blind sun goggles and the hobbies of Hollywood stars circa 1936.  Many of our readers questioned the wisdom of this sled mounted stove for ice skating parties. Apparently they are of the opinion that hot things melt ice. This article shows a few of the vehicles devised by Europeans to cope with the gas shortages caused by WWII. We also learned the tricks of skywriting pilots, the dangers of giant man-eating clams and how to duel with yourself.