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Quint BUILDs created this exquisitely-engineered machine to throws knives with laser-guided accuracy. He explains that knife-throwing "in theory is simple. Match the knife's rotation to the distance so the tip hits the target. But in practice, it's hard." "Cutting-edge technology should do this easily, if we can keep it from destroying itself," he says. READ THE REST

I always enjoy short YouTube videos about engineering marvels, and this one is pretty incredible! The Palace Theater in New York is being preserved by raising it 30' off street level. READ THE REST

Bartosz Ciechanowski's animated tour of how a mechanical watch works is the best I've ever seen. Each component, from the spring to the second hand, is explained in plain English with clear, interactive diagrams. It really wound me up! Mechanical watches are not as accurate as digital ones. They require maintenance and are more fragile.… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When it comes to technology, Microsoft has been on top of the game for decades. With every new innovation that comes out, the tech company certainly does an excellent job of keeping its… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We have all become so inundated with technology that it's hard to remember life without scrolling. And, because we absolutely love (or love to hate) being fully connected at all times,… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. When people think of terms like innovative, stylish, and sleek, Apple often comes to mind, and for good reason. The company has constantly delivered products that have caught our attention and made us… READ THE REST