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Video: How they built skyscrapers without cranes in the 1910s

Posted on January 9, 2026

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The rise of skyscrapers in the early 1900s forever changed the skylines of major cities in the United States, and soon after cities in other parts of the world.

Today we take the science and precision engineering behind these giant structures for granted, but back in early days of the 1910s they were on an entirely different level.  [Read more…]

Courage isn’t the absence of fear (and that’s a good thing)

Posted on May 21, 2024

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Every now and then we see news reports about ordinary people doing heroic things.

Here are just a few recent examples that come to mind:

  • In the heat of a fire-fight, a wounded soldier runs into the path of heavy enemy fire to rescue a wounded comrade.
  • A police officer rushes towards a flaming vehicle and pulls an unconscious accident victim to safety right before her car explodes into pieces.
  • A jogger jumps into a raging flooded river and rescues a child who is holding on to a tree branch for dear life.

When we hear about folks doing heroic things like these it’s natural to assume they’re fearless and have nerves of steel.

But truth be told, that’s rarely the case.

[Read more…]

Video: “Ever Higher”

Posted on April 24, 2024

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I have always been inspired by those rare individuals who have the talent, drive and intestinal fortitude required to take a common skill to an incredibly high level.

If there’s one thing we can say about Scottish bicyclist Danny MacAskill it’s that he certainly has plenty of courage, skill and “guts”.

Check out this awesome short video that showcases Danny’s amazing mastery of the bike as he methodically conquers the gorgeous, but rugged terrain of Scotland’s Isle of Skye.

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