Weapons throughout history that were failures — Building skyscrapers with wood
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May 29, 2023

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Classic sounds kids of today probably have never heard

Classic sounds kids of today probably have never heard

Do you remember the distinctive sound a dial-up modem made in the early days of the internet? Those beeps and boops are no longer common, and that's just one noise kids today will never hear.

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Historic weapons that were complete failures

Historic weapons that were complete failures

War has been a constant throughout human history. In some cases, war led to ingenious innovation — and other times, it led to abject failure. In this video, go back in time to see weapons once lauded as the next game-changers. In reality, they were never used in combat or failed once deployed.

Tap or click to see how these weapons failed to live up to their purpose. →

Can you build a skyscraper out of wood?

Can you build a skyscraper out of wood?

The modern skyscraper is one of the most extraordinary feats of human engineering. These cloud piercers have been built with steel since the beginning of the 20th century, but now some creative builders are starting to think outside the box. What if you made one completely out of wood? Is it possible? The answer is yes, and they are already being built.

Tap or click to see what these buildings look like. →

 
Creating a jet-engine-powered bicycle

Creating a jet-engine-powered bicycle

The jet engine is one of the great engineering marvels of our time. It uses compressed air and a fuel source to create an enormous amount of thrust. That has, in turn, allowed us to travel all over the world. But what if you took one of these behemoths and strapped it to a bike? Would it even be rideable?

Tap or click to see one man's ambitious experiment. →

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