Thursday, February 2, 2012

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5 Things Jenga Can Teach Us About Structural Engineering

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Jenga seems like such a simple game -- all you have to do is keep a tower of wooden blocks from toppling over. It may be simple, but it's anchored by several complex structural engineering concepts.


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Who Quizzes the Quizmen: A Graphic Novel Quiz

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It's enough to make Batman sigh with envy -- graphic novels are the big boys of comic books, grappling with the human experience in ways the Caped Crusader could only dream of. How much do you know about the art of graphic novels?


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Kidnap and Rescue: Halo to the Rescue

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See how the Halo team storms into the hostiles house to save a brainwashed victim.


How Dune Buggies Work

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There are times when an ordinary 4x4 just won't do. Like when you need to climb an impossibly steep sand dune, for example. Sand buggies are designed to handle some of the toughest terrain out there.


How Wireless Power Works

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Unless you're particularly organized and good with those little twist ties, you probably have a few dusty power cord tangles around your home. But wireless power transmission could soon cut the clutter and lead to clean sources of electricity.


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