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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2519: James Dewar

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Posted on March 11, 2023 · Episode: 2519 James Dewar freezes hydrogen solid and invents the thermos bottle. Today, the man who froze hydrogen.

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Posted on February 15, 2021 · CenterPoint Energy’s Executive Vice President assures that all houses without power are being monitored via digital meters and energy workers are attempting to restore power as quickly as possible.

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Why Did Houston’s Roads Freeze Even After Treatment?

Posted on January 17, 2018 · Houston roads saw some of the toughest conditions crews are able to treat

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