Wharton State Forest is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century.
Scotland has a rich history of inventions. From Alexander Graham Bellâs first practical telephone to Sir Alexander Flemingâs lifeÂ­saving discovery of penicillin, great Scottish minds have made the world a different place. But here is our pick of some of the best innovations you may not know came out of Scotland: Sir David Stirling,Â­ SAS.
Keith Black from Hemmings Muscle Machines. January, 2007 - Daniel Strohl. There are some men for whom introductions aren't necessary. They have become so widely known in their fields of expertise that even their initials become legendary. Keith Black is one of those men. The powerboats that he built zoomed the Salton Sea in southeastern California, setting world records and breaking the 100 mph barrier. The Ford flathead V-8s that he built for those boats were in such high demand that he built a thriving business around supplying other racers with his engines.