In our everyday lives, we use a variety of tools for measuring, such as tape measures, protractors, and rulers which work well for home projects. So how do engineers take measurements for larger projects like a bridge, road, pipeline, or dam? In civil engineering, almost every pr ...
Read MoreThe Seven Mile Bridge is the longest bridge among others that connect the Keys, and is part of U.S. Route 1 and the Overseas Highway. This bridge connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon, Florida) located in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. The his ...
Read MoreOne of the most beautiful types of natural stone is granite. Not only does it attract the eye, but it's also one of the strongest, most durable and versatile stones making it perfect to use as a counter top or as an architectural feature. Granite can withstand most of the potenti ...
Read MoreWhile you're cleaning and doing the dishes, you smell an unpleasant odor coming from the drain. This smell isn't only regulated to just the kitchen sink but can appear in other areas of the house such as the bathroom and spread throughout the rest of the home. We offer some tips ...
Read MoreOn May 30th in Cape Canaveral, Florida SpaceX's Dragon launched with astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken to the International Space Station where they will conduct spacewalks and install a new platform for science experiments. SpaceX's Dragon made history by being the fi ...
Read MoreCrossing the Gardon River in southern France, the Pont Du Gard is one of the best-preserved ancient aqueduct bridges built in the first century AD by the Romans. In 1985 it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultur ...
Read MoreLightning is a fascinating natural phenomenon that keeps regular people and scientists asking questions. While there are still aspects of lightning that remain a mystery to experts, we know a lot about why lightning occurs and what happens when it strikes. How Lightning Strike ...
Read MoreOriginally a nomadic tribe until they settled in Mexico, the Aztecs built their empire in the city of Tenochtitlan in the 14th century. They were excellent farmers and builders and prided themselves on their work, avoiding the use of animals and doing it themselves. Although they ...
Read MorePopcorn ceilings were often used in the '60s and '70s since there was no painting required, and it was a quick and easy fix to imperfections in the ceiling. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to match if it needs to be patched up from holes and cracks, and the texture makes it di ...
Read MoreAbove Photo of Enigma Machine by Alessandro Nassiri The Enigma machine was developed in the early 20th century at the end of World War I, and used in all branches of the German military during World War II. The Enigma machine was an encryption device which scrambled the letter ...
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