Category Archives: Interesting

Stop signs optional in Bucktown, Chicago

Posted on June 10, 2012 by mea
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Spindleless Rotary Veneer Lathe machine

Posted on May 25, 2012 by mea
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Onagawa nuke plant saved from tsunami by one man’s strength, determination

Posted on April 1, 2012 by mea

The breakwater that proved so inadequate to the task of protecting the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant from the ocean was 10 meters high. The one defending the Onagawa nuclear plant is 14.8 meters tall, and it turns out Hirai … Continue reading →

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Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine unveiled

Posted on March 18, 2012 by mea

Europe’s largest construction project has unveiled the first of eight, 1,000 tonne tunnel boring machines TBM that will construct the new Crossrail tunnels under central London. The 140 metre long, fully assembled tunnel boring machine TBM is currently undergoing factory … Continue reading →

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NETR Online • Historic Aerials

Posted on March 6, 2012 by mea

NETR Online • Historic Aerials.

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