The EPIC OF GILGAMESH is the earliest great work of literature that we know of, and was first written down by the Sumerians around 2100 B.C. Ancient Sumer was the land that lay between the two rivers,... continue reading
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The EPIC OF GILGAMESH is the earliest great work of literature that we know of, and was first written down by the Sumerians around 2100 B.C. Ancient Sumer was the land that lay between the two rivers,... continue reading
posted by newtboyFrom Youtube, "What started as a simple desire for a better arc lighter got carried away and I ended up making the scariest device I've ever built. In this video I tested a plasma lighter and attempted... continue reading
posted by w1ndexSomething that Brian didn't mention, but which was pointed out by Elon Musk, is that the strength of stainless steel increases at cryogenic temperatures. (H/T @eric3579)
posted by Aard VarkYouTube description: While steel reinforcement solves one of concrete’s greatest limitations, it creates an entirely new problem: Corrosion of embedded steel rebar is the most common form of concrete... continue reading
posted by Aard VarkYouTube description: The Galton Board is a 7.5” by 4.5” desktop probability machine. This device brings to life the statistical concept of normal distribution. As you rotate the Galton Board... continue reading
posted by Aard VarkYouTube description: In Göttingen, Germany, there's a four-tonne steel ball that can be raised up a 14-metre tower -- and then dropped in less than two seconds, crashing back to earth. It makes tiny,... continue reading
posted by Aard VarkYouTube: Which marvel of nature can build a 2 metre Orb Web with a silk that ranks as the World's toughest natural fibre? - The answer is the Darwin's Bark Spider and this real life "Spider Woman", no... continue reading
posted by PlayhousePalsThe Lahti L-39 is a Finnish 20 mm anti-tank rifle used during the Second World War. It had excellent accuracy, penetration and range, but its size made transportation difficult. It was nicknamed "Norsupyssy"... continue reading
posted by MordhausThe Ulfberht swords were made during a brief period of the MIddle Ages, roughly around 200 years. The quality of the steel and forging techniques were not rediscovered in Europe until the industrial age... continue reading
posted by MordhausAt Autodesk's Pier 9 workshop in San Francisco -- and no, this isn't an ad, pull down the description for more! -- there are giant robot arms using welders to 3D print with stainless steel. Which seemed... continue reading
posted by MordhausA 130lb bow with a very hard arrowhead shooting at a steel breastplate at twenty yards. Will it penetrate?
posted by MordhausAs urban populations continue to rise, innovators are looking beyond traditional farming as a way to feed everyone while having less impact on our land and water resources. Vertical farming is one solution... continue reading
posted by Mordhaus"A heavy steel vault protects 2 cassettes that each hold over 1,000 bills. A sophisticated assemblage of sensors, rollers and conveyors ensures the correct number of bills is distributed to the account holder..." ... continue reading
posted by antYou’ve seen the Terminator die in molten steel and Gollum die in the fires of Mount Doom, but is it really that accurate?
posted by MordhausIf you're keen to live out your own "Game of Thrones" battle fantasy (ahem, good luck), see Richard Furrer. The Wisconsin-based blacksmith forges Ulfberht style swords, the name given to a group of uncommonly... continue reading
posted by blacklotus90So neat to know. Helpful in every way brazen.
posted by BoneRemakehow to make a hank (hang?) from used propane tanks
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