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.
How a 100-year-old NY theater is being lifted 30' straight up
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Excellent interactive explanation of how mechanical watches work
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
How steel balls are made
A wealth of surprises lay in store here if you do not already know how balls are made! Raw balls are cut, deburred, ground and polished. Just wait 'til you get to the section on flashing! Dealing with uneven balls is quite the engineering challenge. This edition of the series of programs explaining the technology… READ THE REST
Cybertruck arriving next year (like fully autonomous self-driving and the second coming of Christ)
The New York Times' story about the latest Cybertruck reveal—it's coming in 2023 for real, Tesla promises—is as much about the earlier "inauspicious" promises as it is about the vehicle itself. "We can't wait to build this here," Mr. Musk, wearing a black cowboy hat, said of the truck. "Sorry for the delay. But you're… READ THE REST
This laser-guided, efficient robot vacuum is just $259.99
When your week is winding down, and the floor is littered with dog hair, abandoned toys from your toddler, and everyday household dust, the last thing you want to do is summon the energy to plug in and use your old push vacuum. Plus, some homeowners have physical conditions preventing them from using upright vacuums. Thankfully,… READ THE REST
Master a unique artwork style for less than the cost of lunch
In a world of easy online shopping and constant Instagram inspo, it can be challenging to find decor and artwork for your home that's truly unique. At some point, it feels like everyone has identical wall prints or has framed a similar photo as you. But it's possible to create something entirely original and visually stunning… READ THE REST
These multi-purpose glues won't mend broken hearts, but they'll fix broken projects
The only thing worse than a broken heart is a broken planter. You could throw it out with the rest of the garbage polluting planet earth, making us all a little worse for the wear, or you could give it new life with this Sugru Moldable Multi-Purpose Glue Fix and Create Kit Bundle. If you're prone to… READ THE REST
