Remember… Iver Johnson Revolvers ARE NOT TOYS: THEY SHOOT STRAIGHT AND KILL … but Papa says it wont hurt us, it’s absolutely safe, and an accidental discharge is impossible. FACT: U.S. President William McKinley and Presidential Candidate Robert...

Source: Back cover of the January 23, 1972 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer TV Week magazine. Trimming weeding, edging, with a flame thrower?! Why didn’t I think of that?! What could possibly go wrong? Reminds me of this:

Saudi special forces display some of their skills and equipment during a ceremony as they prepare for the influx people to participate in the Hajj, in Arafat 15 kms outside of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Issa Mohammad) Wow.....

This is definitely the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. How it was done – HERE

The costs on this chart obviously aren’t adjusted for inflation.  Interesting though nevertheless.