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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2911: Quincy Mine Hoist

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 24, 2023 · Episode: 2911 A very big spool: The Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist, the largest in the world. Today, a very big spool.

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Suspect In Custody After Deadly Shooting At Central Michigan University

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Troubled By Flint Water Crisis, 11-Year-Old Girl Invents Lead-Detecting Device

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