Svenning

Hou (Denmark):
Pancake ice consists of generally circular, disk-shaped pieces of ice with raised edges. These formations typically range in diameter from about 12 inches to almost 10 feet.

American Nuclear projectiles existed for howitzer cannons during the Cold War (AFAP).
These weapons were designed for tactical battlefield use to break up large armored formations.
An American nuclear howitzer shell weighed 120 pounds, and had a yield equivalent to 100 tonnes of TNT.

This is the Danish Chief Cook Mr. Ivan Andersen.
His nick-name was "Ivan the Horrible".
He married a Japanese woman and lived his grown-up life in Kobe (Japan) when he was home on vaccation from the ships.
He was one of the great personalities of the Danish shipping Company - MAERSK LINE.

This is Japanese Yakiniku (Grilled meat).
It is a popular Japanese barbecue style where diners cook various types of meat (such as beef short ribs) and vegetables on a charcoal grill, at their table.
The ingredients are served raw and grilled to the diner's preference.
Photographed in Kobe (Japan)

I’m no royalist but if Brian goes to the US as planned then let’s remind him of the likely reception…

Illustrative image of Russian “Kometa-M” anti-jamming navigation module.

South Korea has more troops when you count the reserves too. They have the better Navy, Army, Air force and economy. North Korea has more nukes and active troops. South Korea will probably win as long as they take out the nukes with their superior air force.

China might conquer Taiwan (!)

The Horsburgh Lighthouse, situated on the island of Pedra Branca, is Singapore's oldest lighthouse and continues to mark the eastern entrance to the Singapore Strait from the South China Sea 😊

This Chinese fishing trawler is constructed of wood and is used for commercial fishing in the Yellow Sea and South China Sea.

China operates the world's largest fishing fleet, with estimates ranging from roughly 564,000 to over 695,000 vessels.

A Chinese fishing sampan used for lobster fishing.
The boat is heavily loaded with plastic lobster crates. These stackable, vented crates are specifically designed for the storage and transportation of live catch, often featuring buoyancy chambers to keep them afloat if needed 😊

An Indonesian fishing boat - Here seen in the Malacca Strait (South East Asia).
These boats are characteristic of the region's traditional and small-scale fishing industry, commonly used to hunt for fish such as tuna, mackerel, and anchovies.

An Egyptian fishing trawler - Here seen at the entrance to the Suez Canal.
The egyptian fishing trawlers gives job to many fishermen.
There are about 10 fishermen onboard this trawler 😊

A Chinese fishing trawler designed for beam trawling.
The long, horizontal poles extending from the sides of the boat are known as outriggers or beams.
These are used to tow specialized nets (trawls) along the seabed to catch bottom-dwelling species - such as shrimps and flat fish 😊

A Japanese trolling fishing boat.
The long poles extending from both sides of the boat are used to spread out multiple fishing lines. This allows fishermen to pull artificial lures or baits through the water, targeting species like Bonito (Katsuo) or Yellowfin Tuna 😊