Pinball: A History of the Game That Refuses to Die Summary In this article, we explore the rich history of pinball machines, from their origins in the French game of Bagatell to their current computerized versions. We discuss the controversy surrounding pinball, particularly during the time of Mayor LaGuardia, who made it illegal to manufacture …
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The Fascinating History of Pinball: From Bagatelle to Computerized Machines Summary Michael Schiess, founder of the Pacific Pinball Museum, talks about the history and evolution of pinball machines. From the first commercial pinball machine made in 1869 to the introduction of flippers in the 1940s and the shift to computerized machines in the 1970s, Schiess …
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The Art of Yo-Yoing: From Simple Toy to Performing Art Summary In this article, we explore the world of yo-yoing through the eyes of Gentry Stein, a world yo-yo champion who has turned his passion for yo-yoing into his job. Stein explains the basics of yo-yoing, the importance of creativity, and how modern yo-yos have …
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The Art of Yo-Yoing: From Simple Toy to High-Performance Art Form Summary Gentry Stein, a world champion yo-yoer, shares his passion for yo-yoing as an art form. He explains how yo-yos have evolved into modern, high-performance toys that allow players to perform tricks lasting up to ten minutes. Stein practices six to eight hours daily, …
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Building a Backyard Roller Coaster: A Q&A with Will Pemble Summary Will Pemble, a trained engineer and carpenter, built a Gold Boss roller coaster in his Northern California backyard after his son expressed interest in having one. Pemble has since built five coasters and used a spreadsheet to calculate the physics of his creations, including …
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Building a Backyard Roller Coaster: The Thrilling Story of Will Pemble Summary In this article, we follow the remarkable story of Will Pemble, a roller coaster enthusiast who built a roller coaster in his backyard. With little information available on how to build a roller coaster, Pemble had to figure it out through trial and …
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Transforming Design with Chuck Hoberman: From Toys to Origami Summary Chuck Hoberman describes his decades-long career in design, centered on creating objects that can transform. He explains the engineering and mechanics behind his most famous creation, the Hoberman Sphere, and discusses how he stumbled into the world of toy-making. Hoberman also imagines a future in …
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Dynamic and Alive Objects: The Art of Transformable Design Summary In this article, we explore the concept of dynamic and alive objects that can transform and move around us to create new experiences and functional benefits. We discuss the work of Chuck Hoberman, a designer who specializes in creating transformable objects, and his central idea …
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Flying High: Richard Browning’s Jet-Engine Flying Suit Summary Richard Browning, founder and chief test pilot for Gravity, has built a 1,000 horsepower jet-engine flying suit. The suit is relatively safe from fire or heat hazards, but Browning is concerned about potential malfunction scenarios. Currently, the suit is custom-designed and priced at $440,000. The Gravity team …
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A Jet Suit That Can Revolutionize Human Transportation Summary In this article, we discuss the story behind the development of the jet suit, a 1,000 horsepower flying suit, by Richard Browning, founder and chief test pilot for Gravity. The article covers the challenges faced during the development of the suit, its composition, and the current …
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