thunderboat

An unlimited class hydroplane, particularly one powered by a Second World War surplus V-12 fighter aircraft engine. Delightfully obnoxious for the awful racket they made, they are increasingly rare as availability of engines has dwindled to almost nothing. It was the Sound of Summer in places where unlimited hydroplanes were raced and could be heard for miles and miles.

"Bring your camera and some earplugs, we're going to the thunderboat races.

Van Helsing procedure

The method for destroying a vampire espoused by Abraham Van Helsing, MD, PhD, DLitt, JD, etc, etc, etc. It calls for driving a stake through the undead one's heart, cutting off its head, stuffing its mouth with garlic, and placing the head between its knees. It nearly always works unless Hollywood needs to resurrect the vampire for a sequel.

"We'll make sure Lush Rimjob stays in his grave by applying the Van Helsing procedure."