The Science of Paper Airplanes: Achieving Perfect Flight Summary In this article, we delve into the science behind paper airplanes and how to balance the center of gravity and lift to achieve optimal flight. We also explore different paper airplane models and their unique aerodynamics, as well as the joy and satisfaction of building and …
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The Incredible Journey of Lail Wilco: An Ultra-Endurance Bike Racer Summary In this article, we will explore the incredible journey of Lail Wilco, an ultra-endurance bike racer from Anchorage, Alaska, who has won several races, including the Tour Divide and the Trans-America Bike Race. Despite her love for cycling, Lail is not recommending that others …
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The Incredible Journey of Lail Wilcox: Riding Across Continents Summary Lail Wilcox is an ultra-endurance bike racer who has ridden 20,000 miles every year for the past three years. She has participated in some of the longest and toughest races like the 2015 Tour Divide, where she set a new women’s record for the race …
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Building a Boeing 777 Model from Paper: The Story of Luca Iaconi-Stewart Summary In this article, we delve into the incredible story of Luca Iaconi-Stewart, a professional builder who has spent nearly a decade designing and building a 160th scale model of a Boeing 777 using only manila folders, glue, X-Acto blades, and a straight …
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Exploring the Insane Detail of a Paper Boeing 777 Airplane Summary Luca Iaconi-Stewart, a designer, has been building a 160th scale model of a Boeing 777 for nearly a decade using only manila folder, glue, X-Acto blade, and a straight edge. His model is so detailed that it includes tiny lamps made of strands of …
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Building a DIY Spacesuit: Cameron Smith’s Quest for a Cheaper and More Accessible Design Summary In this article, we explore the journey of Cameron Smith, a space enthusiast who is building a DIY spacesuit to contribute to the future of space settlement. Smith aims to create a cheaper, lighter, and more durable spacesuit that is …
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Building a DIY Space Suit: The Future of Space Settlement Summary Cameron Smith’s childhood fascination with space and space suits led him to build his own DIY spacesuit – a small contribution to the future of space settlement. Inspired by the Apollo moon program and the evolution of spacesuit technology, Smith’s goal is to create …
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Building a Giant Train Set in a Vineyard: The Vector System Summary In this article, we explore the Vector system, a modern spin on the Atmospheric Railway idea from Victorian England. The Vector system is a model train that uses magnets and vacuum pressure to move along the track. It is designed to climb steep …
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Building Giant Model Trains in California Vineyards: Meet the Vector System Summary Max Schlinger, an 89-year old retired engineer, has been obsessed with trains since he was a kid. Schlinger created the Vector System, a giant train set in his Mendocino, California vineyard that uses magnets to run along a vacuum tube. Unlike the Victorian-era …
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