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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2724: Let’s Be Pedants

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on March 14, 2023 · Episode: 2724 Let’s be pedants — well, insofar as language allows. Today, let’s be pedants.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 3040: Leonardo and Borelli

Posted on April 25, 2023 · Episode: 3040 Leonardo and Borelli. Today, two hemispheres come together.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2580: Esperanto Incubus

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Posted on April 22, 2023 · Episode: 2580 A movie in Esperanto: William Shatner stars in Incubus. Today, a movie in Esperanto.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2518: Annular Wings

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Posted on March 10, 2023 · Episode #2518: Annular wings: another idea that seems as though it should work. Will it? Today, a strange airplane wing.

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