Tag Archives: construction

What is baking powder, and how is it different from baking soda?

Posted on August 19, 2020 by agogo22

“Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking,” by Dr. Linda Civitello: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books… Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Regan, formerly of Kansas State University, for scientific consultations.

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Theorbo (The enormous 14 string lute)

Posted on August 19, 2020 by agogo22

Wrapping my head around the enormous 14 string Theorbo.

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Schwebebahn: Why Wuppertal’s Trains Are Much Cooler Than Yours

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

Wuppertal has possibly the world’s most badass public transport: a 120-year-old swingin’ suspension railway. But the question is: why? When everyone else was busy building trams and undergrounds, what made Wuppertal say “NOPE”, and build this instead? *** Tom Scott … Continue reading →

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Ride Through a German Village on ‘The Flying Train’ in Incredibly Clear Footage from 1902 | Colossal

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

Shot in 1902, “The Flying Train” takes viewers on an uncommonly crisp journey aboard a suspended railcar. Throughout the two-minute video, riders see Wuppertal residents walking across pedestrian bridges and down dirt roadways more than a century ago. The city … Continue reading →

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History of the Acoustic Guitar

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

A short video detailing the evolution of the acoustic guitar.

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Introducing the Baroque Theorbo

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

New weird and wonderful instrument videos added all the time – subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss ’em! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHI… “People complain a lot about the space that I take up”. Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny explains how and why … Continue reading →

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Introducing: The Arabic Oud

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

In this episode of “INTRODUCING,” we’re learning about the Arabic Oud. An instrument whose origins stretch back 3500 years ago to Ancient Persia.

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The Koto (13 string Japanese traditional instrument)

Posted on August 18, 2020 by agogo22

Koto Master Tokiko Kimura shows us how to play Japan’s 13 stringed national instrument. Tokiko Kimura: https://www.instagram.com/mirerara and her translator, Keiko Takenaka’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/milkytak… Super-subscribe on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/RobScallon The electric guitar is my signature model with Chapman Guitars 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Lithium Recycling FINALLY goes global!

Posted on August 16, 2020 by agogo22

Lithium recycling wasn’t considered important ten years ago when fewer than 60,000 electric vehicles were sold worldwide. But today that number is 2 million and ten years from now it will be over 20 million, not to mention the billions … Continue reading →

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Germany’s struggle with wind power | DW Documentary

Posted on August 16, 2020 by agogo22

Germany’s energy transition is in trouble. The country needs wind power if it is going to meet its climate goals, and successfully transition from nuclear and coal power to renewable energy. But the construction of wind turbines has been stalling. … Continue reading →

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