Tag Archives: construction

Why Don’t Railroads Need Expansion Joints?

Posted on January 1, 2025 by agogo22

How Thermite turned the clickety-clack of railroads into seamless, silent tracks. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code veritasium at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/veritasium A massive thank you to everyone at Goldschmidt … Continue reading →

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Bookshelves— my wife wanted a floor to ceiling built in bookshelf—so she just did it.

Posted on December 31, 2024 by agogo22
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Silhouette – The Man Erased from History

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22

Étienne de Silhouette is a man so thoroughly erased from history that only his name remains. His enemies twisted his name into a joke to mock him, and used it so often it became a synonym for “ridiculous”. It also … Continue reading →

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Simple Tropical Modernism, Nok building in Nigeria

Posted on December 30, 2024 by agogo22
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The Ancient City That Mastered Water

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

[…] Have you ever wondered if water can flow uphill? In this video, we dive into the incredible engineering of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Join us as we explore the history, architecture, and groundbreaking technology behind one of … Continue reading →

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Creating an Exotic Material With A Permanent Static Charge (Electret)

Posted on December 29, 2024 by agogo22

Electrets are incredible and so is Factor. Use code 50PLASMA to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4eHXfxx Magnets are not the only objects which can hold a permanent energy field – in fact, … Continue reading →

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This Whole Building Is A Disability Aid: Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

 

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Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

There are actually good reasons why people tend to mispronounce the same words… and why they ofTen end up being the new standard! Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of … Continue reading →

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Rio’s Ecological Transformation: Can Nature Be Saved? | SLICE SCIENCE | FULL DOC

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

Rio de Janeiro, a city of stunning beauty and vibrant life, faces a serious ecological crisis. With 12 million people, it’s reaching its limits. Can this iconic city transform and reconnect with nature for a sustainable future? Documentary: NATUROPOLIS Rio … Continue reading →

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Pirahã: The Tribe That Defies Language Rules | SLICE SCIENCE | FULL DOC

Posted on December 28, 2024 by agogo22

In a remote region of the Amazon live the last 300 members of the Pirahã tribe. They have one of the strangest languages in the world: they have no words for colours and numbers, no concern for the past nor … Continue reading →

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