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10 (More) Stunning Bridges From Around The World

June 26th, 2008 · 12 Comments

Bridges have long been a thing of fascination in the human mind because of what they connote: connection. Even though much of our communication is carried out via email or telephone, we are still nonetheless a sociable bunch. We go places, see things, visit people and experience life, all of which requires movement and interaction. [...]

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Extreme Engineering: 15 of Man’s Most Impressive Construction Projects

February 7th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Since the beginning of time, mankind has always been driven to design and build bigger, better, and faster. Examples of this can be traced back to ancient times with the construction of the Egyptian Pyramids. In today’s world, engineering has been taken to the extreme with all of the new technology and knowledge [...]

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11 Spectacular Tunnels From Around the Underworld

January 28th, 2008 · 13 Comments

Whereas the bridge steals the headlines for its aesthetics and breathtaking views, its brother the tunnel is often unfairly overlooked. But however unglamorous it may be, the tunnel is still a hugely important way of transporting our cars and trains, and often takes on the jobs the bridge simply can’t handle. So as a sign [...]

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