Is there anything else I can do with an RBGAN modem, since the manufacturer has disown it?

I don't know if its possible, but try to instal openwrite or another type of linux on it. If you can still use it to connect to the internet or an AP you could make a wifi radio.

Paperweight. For reeeaaallly big papers. What manufacturer/model is it.

You may be able to make it a power-hogging bluetooth gps unit for your computer. Active geocache, anyone?

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.