Skip to content

We Scour the Web, so You Don't Have To!

Bits & Pieces
  • Home
  • About Bits & Pieces
  • Advertising
  • Contact Me
  • Mugshots
  • Accolades

History

J. Lehaitre of Paris, France and his 1938 invention

May 4, 2025 by Mike

Named the “tractor-cycle”, the novel vehicle is said to be superior to an ordinary motorcycle in its ability to climb steep and rough grades, although its speed on level ground is limited to about 25 m.p.h. Steering is accomplished by handlebars which control a sideways motion of the drive belt.

via

Categories History, Interesting Tags Cycle, tank, weird

British soldier takes tea to comrades

May 3, 2025 by Mike

working to repair banks of River Ravensbourne which flooded south London in 1931

via

Categories History, Retro Tags britain, london, throwback

Dora, one of the largest guns ever made

April 30, 2025 by Mike

via

Categories History, Interesting Tags gun, retro, WWII 2 Comments

The milkman’s job was almost harder than the postman

April 29, 2025 by Mike

via

Categories History, Jobs Tags milkman, retro, snow 3 Comments

Road Steam locomotive with straw fed firebox, 1875

April 27, 2025 by Mike

via

Categories History, Interesting Tags retro, steam, vintage

Women firefighters training in London, 1916

April 22, 2025 by Mike

via

Categories History, Jobs Tags firefighters, throwback, women

An early example of a One Man Band

April 17, 2025 by Mike

via

Categories History, Music Tags band, instruments, play

That one time when History repeated itself

April 9, 2025 by Mike

On a Biblical Scale

via

Categories .Funny, History Tags ark, destruction, flood 1 Comment

Saturday Night at Mackinac Jacks

March 29, 2025 by Mike

Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1972

via

Categories Food & Drink, History Tags bar, retro, throwback

Now ask your average schoolkid which one

February 27, 2025 by Mike

They heard of and remembered for greatness

Thanks. DJ!

Categories .Funny, History Tags Alexander, Bell, taco
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page20 Page21 Page22 Page23 Next →

Random Amazon Finds (#ad)

Rockalilly's obsession: Disney Loungefly Backpacks!

Cute gift idea: Plant Terrarium with Wooden Stand

Last minute gift idea: A Kindle Unlimited Subscription!

Recent Posts…

  • bits and pieces hump day picture dump
  • In the 1920s, legendary ex-lawman Wyatt Earp
  • Then after a great poop workout, time to nap
  • so much to do in the next two days
  • the late shift – current events with HCR
  • that’s a very cool way to grill 48 chickens
  • Me and the boys culling through the Epstein list
  • kudos if you remember, bonus if you bought
  • now I’m never going to be able to unsee this
  • meanwhile your dislocated shoulder is a mile behind you

Catagories

Previously on B&P

Search B&P

Direct Advertising Opportunities

Space_Available
Bow

© 2026 Bits & Pieces • Built with GeneratePress