Word - that invisible dagger

I came across a great word today.
desultory \DES-uhl-tor-ee\, adjective:
1. Jumping or passing from one thing or subject to another without order or rational connection; disconnected; aimless.
2. By the way; as a digression; not connected with the subject.
3. Coming disconnectedly or occurring haphazardly; random.
4. Disappointing in performance or progress.

Kids that put the powder in canon are called powder monkeys. Cheeky monkeys.
http://www.twogreens.com/wakeup/peopleonboard/pdrmnky.htm



I had no idea the Philadelphia Experiment was to make a ship invisible or at least that what they say. I have two link what the navy FAQs and quack have to say.
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq21-1.htm
http://www.viewzone.com/philadelphia.html