lunes, 7 de marzo de 2022

Famous weapons from History.

Spear of destiny.

Number 5. The spear of destiny. (Holy lance)

In accordance with tradition, this is the spear with which Longinus (a Roman solider) pricked Jesus Christ's lung for checking if he was still alive in the cross. Many people along History believed that armies in possesion of this spear were undefeatable (people like German Emperors, or even Hitler) Actually there are at least five spears which claim to be the authentic one.

Number 4. The Tick Licker.

It was the rifle of Daniel Boone (a famous American fur trader, also hunter). In accordance with tradition this rifle could bring to the shooter the hability of having good aim. In fact its name, translated, could be "el lamegarrapatas". People say that with this weapon Daniel Boone could kill a tick dozens of meters away.


Tick Licker rifles type.


Number 3. Dora Cannon.

World War II. Nazi armies are sieging Sebastopol. They needed to destroy some targets quickly; and for that purpose they made the biggest cannon ever created: the "Dora" cannon. It could shoot giant bullets, bigger than a tank. 

Number 2. Grasscutter.

A mythical katana, owned by Japanesse Emperors. People say it is the only sword capable of cutting a single blade of grass (like a razor shaving knife). Current Japan emperor (Naruhito) claims that he still has the sword; although no one is allowed to see it.

Number 1. Excalibur.

Excalibur.
Perhaps the most famous sword in the world. In accordance with tradition, in the island of Tintagel there was a sword stuck in a rock. A legend said that the man who could take it out of the stone would become king of England. Nobles from all over the country were trying to do it, with no success. Tall and strong men, trained and hardened in many batles.

Suddenly, over there, a poor and humble boy called Arthur appeared. He was very thin, pale and bonny. Some of the nobles thought it would be funny to laugh at the weak lad. So one of them said "Hey, boy!! Come and take this sword out of the rock. Be our king!!!" All nobles laughed noisily. Arthur walked towards de rock, pulled and... The sword easily came out. All nobles fell on their knees, showing respect to the boy. Some days after the boy was crowned. The legend of king Arthur had started.

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