Trivia

[DreamboatAnnie]

Correct. it was the Spanish (pandemic) flu of 1918-1919. Some estimates say as many as 50 million died worldwide. In U. S. it affected about 28% of population and 20 % in the world. Killed estimated 675,000 in U. S. and 195,000 in one month. Most deadly to teens and young adults instead of infants and elderly. Thought to be first N1H1 avian flu.


I researched this after seeing pictures of my great aunt at age 18 and hearing family stories that she had died of flu in 1918. Never knew about this but now understand it is considered most devastating epidemic in world history. It was more deadly than the Black Death Bubonic plague of the 1347-1351. See links below for more info.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918_flu_pandemic.

The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

 

[PessOptimist]

Interesting, little ship of dreams. I recently found out that an aunt I never knew (she died when Mom was 8 months old) died of the Flu in the 1926 epidemic. Influenza has killed a lot of people over the years. And yeah, I am old.

Another WWI question.

Both sides extensively used a mechanized mode of transport both at the front and in the rear echelons. This mode is usually thought of as a fixed in place one but they made it portable.

 

[nnuut]

I had this one, couldn't sit up without throwing up!
[h=2]1957 – 1958[/h]In February 1957, a new flu virus was identified in the Far East. Immunity to this strain was rare in people younger than 65. A pandemic was predicted. To prepare, health officials closely monitored flu outbreaks. Vaccine production began in late May 1957 and was available in limited supply by August 1957.
In the summer of 1957, the virus came to the United States quietly with a series of small outbreaks. When children returned to school in the fall, they spread the disease in classrooms and brought it home to their families. Infection rates peaked among school children, young adults, and pregnant women in October 1957. By December 1957, the worst seemed to be over.
However, another wave of illness came in January and February of 1958. This is an example of the potential "second wave" of infections that can happen during a pandemic.
Most influenza–and pneumonia–related deaths occurred between September 1957 and March 1958. Although the 1957 pandemic was not as devastating as the 1918 pandemic, about 69,800 people in the United States died. The elderly had the highest rates of death.
Pandemic Flu History | Flu.gov#

 

[Buster]

Another WWI question.

Both sides extensively used a mechanized mode of transport both at the front and in the rear echelons. This mode is usually thought of as a fixed in place one but they made it portable.

a TANK?

 

[PessOptimist]

EEeerggghhhhttttbzzzt. Not correct.

A good guess.

This is a good example of why I stopped playing this game. Too long before I reply if I win.

PO

 

[PessOptimist]

I had this one, couldn't sit up without throwing up!
1957 – 1958

In February 1957, a new flu virus was identified in the Far East. Immunity to this strain was rare in people younger than 65. A pandemic was predicted. To prepare, health officials closely monitored flu outbreaks. Vaccine production began in late May 1957 and was available in limited supply by August 1957.
In the summer of 1957, the virus came to the United States quietly with a series of small outbreaks. When children returned to school in the fall, they spread the disease in classrooms and brought it home to their families. Infection rates peaked among school children, young adults, and pregnant women in October 1957. By December 1957, the worst seemed to be over.
However, another wave of illness came in January and February of 1958. This is an example of the potential "second wave" of infections that can happen during a pandemic.
Most influenza–and pneumonia–related deaths occurred between September 1957 and March 1958. Although the 1957 pandemic was not as devastating as the 1918 pandemic, about 69,800 people in the United States died. The elderly had the highest rates of death.
Pandemic Flu History | Flu.gov#

You are indeed old nnuut. My younger brother almost succumbed to this. The life saving knowledge of my Dad, neighbors and the willingness of a GP to drive 5 miles on rural roads in the wee hours of the morning saved his little butt. I bet my Mom and the neighbor moms could have done the same. The people of that generation just took care of the situation as best they knew and whined later, if at all.

PO

 

[konakathy]

Interesting, little ship of dreams. I recently found out that an aunt I never knew (she died when Mom was 8 months old) died of the Flu in the 1926 epidemic. Influenza has killed a lot of people over the years. And yeah, I am old.

Another WWI question.

Both sides extensively used a mechanized mode of transport both at the front and in the rear echelons. This mode is usually thought of as a fixed in place one but they made it portable.

porta potty! it can transport both front and rear ech... ba dum dum.

 

[Buster]

porta potty! it can transport both front and rear ech... ba dum dum.

That wouldn't be a "mechanized mode of transport"...Unless his hints are off base..

 

[konakathy]

That wouldn't be a "mechanized mode of transport"...Unless his hints are off base..

I know. I was just in a stupid mood when I guessed.

I have no clue, haole boy.

@PO - what's the answer? are you frying out there in the desert?

 

[Buster]

I know. I was just in a stupid mood when I guessed.

I have no clue, haole boy.

Yessum..I should of also said though....'I like the way you think'..

 

[nnuut]

You are indeed old nnuut. My younger brother almost succumbed to this. The life saving knowledge of my Dad, neighbors and the willingness of a GP to drive 5 miles on rural roads in the wee hours of the morning saved his little butt. I bet my Mom and the neighbor moms could have done the same. The people of that generation just took care of the situation as best they knew and whined later, if at all.

PO

I think I was 12 and it was hell. No meds except aspirin yes we used to take it for a fever, didn't kill me. Didn't see a doctor but Mom and Dad did throw me in the bathtub when they couldn't get the fever down. I still don't take flu shots!!

 

[Scout333]

PO would that be a cannon?

 

[PessOptimist]

Nope, it's a mode of transport.

 

[burrocrat]

i know all about this one because i'm real good at burning them. it's a bridge.

 

[PessOptimist]

Not a bridge.

 

[burrocrat]

well, it should be a bridge. i hate this game.

 

[alevin]

Can't picture how they'd have done it, but got to be rail. somehow. And speaking of the Spanish Flu, my grandmother remembered and talked to me about it several years back. She was 11 at the time. We lost one toddler from it. I survived the Feb 57-lucky me, lucky mom, she'd just given birth.

 

[konakathy]

So, today I'm trying to think of all those WWII movies and TV shows I used to watch and one of the best WWII movies EVER comes to mind...The Great Escape. And I thought...Steve McQueen on a motorcycle!!!!!

Is it a motorcycle WITH a sidecar??? Although, it seems it was always the Germans driving motorcycles with sidecars in the movies.

 

[jkenjohnson]

So, today I'm trying to think of all those WWII movies and TV shows I used to watch and one of the best WWII movies EVER comes to mind...The Great Escape. And I thought...Steve McQueen on a motorcycle!!!!!

Is it a motorcycle WITH a sidecar??? Although, it seems it was always the Germans driving motorcycles with sidecars in the movies.

I don't remember a sidecar but the motorcycle was a Triumph 650. I am somewhat of a motorcycle enthusiast. The Germans rode BMW's, a lot of them did have side cars for the officers, during WWII.

 

[Buster]

Another WWI question.

Both sides extensively used a mechanized mode of transport both at the front and in the rear echelons. This mode is usually thought of as a fixed in place one but they made it portable.

Just to refresh anyones memory..it ain't WWII