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16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
How Iron and Steel Work
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The refining of iron ore is one of the most historically significant achievements of all time. Find out how iron gets turned into steel and what it's used for.
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
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The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings will show you some amazing architectural designs. View The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings.
What's Your Power Animal?
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Power animals have been a part of tribal cultures for thousands of years. Everyone has an animal that is somehow rooted in their strengths and weaknesses. What's yours?
Can we manufacture matter?
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We humans love to create. We build soaring skyscrapers from the ground up. We fill blank canvasses with timeless, magnificent art. Can we achieve the ultimate feat and generate matter?
10 Amazing Inventions We Don't Appreciate Enough
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From the moment we are awoken by our alarm clock in the morning, right through to when we turn out the light before going to sleep, we use an enormous amount of inventions that make our day to day lives much easier. Many of these are relatively new inventions, whilst there are also dozens of [...] The post 10 Amazing Inventions We Don't Appreciate Enough appeared first on Goliath.
Can You Really Outrun an Explosion?
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"Die Hard" films' John McClane (not to mention a long line of other Hollywood action heroes) never met an explosion he couldn't outrun. In real life, it's not so easy to sprint away from a blast.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
Why has the World Trade Center memorial been delayed?
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Learn why, or whether, the WTC memorial project is behind schedule.
How Frank Lloyd Wright Worked
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Frank Lloyd Wright likely is best known for his architectural stylings and his eye for detail. But there was much more to the man: He liked fast cars, he loved women and he drew inspiration from Japanese art. How did that translate to his architecture?