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When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future
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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?
10 Forts to Build With Kids
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Forts are fun for kids and adults. See 10 forts to build with kids to create the ultimate play experience.
Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge
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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 34 miles (55 kilometers) long and connects the territories of Hong Kong and Macao to mainland China for the first time.
How Jackhammers Work
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You've probably been irritated by jackhammer noise at some point, but have you ever stopped to think about these marvels of concrete-busting power? Without them, demolition would be a whole lot more difficult.
What is a passive house?
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What is a passive house? Find out what a passive house is in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How are steel studs changing the way we decorate?
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As steel framing becomes more common in modern homes, DIY homeowners are facing new decorating challenges. We'll dish on everything from drilling through metal to drywall anchors in this article.
What was the first steel-framed skyscraper?
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What was the first steel-framed skyscraper? Learn about the engineering behind the first steel-framed skyscraper at HowStuffWorks.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
How is L.A. like ancient Rome?
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Aqueducts are one thing held in common by both L.A. and Ancient Rome. Learn about the L.A. aqueducts and how they harmed the Owens Valley.
How Laser Levels Work
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Laser levels will help you to hang your pictures all in a line. Learn how laser levels work and how to use a laser level to hang pictures.