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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2839: The World’s Largest Ships

Posted on September 15, 2022 · Episode: 2839 The Rise and Fall of Supertankers. Today, a new breed of big.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2395: The World’s Worst Weapons

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on November 6, 2022 · Episode: 2395 The world’s worst weapons: Why were some so bad? Today, the world’s worst weapons.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2335: Life in a Seaport

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 25, 2022 · Episode: 2335 Houston’s great port: the engine behind a city. Today, life in a seaport town.

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Posted on July 16, 2022 · Episode: 2264 The Mary D. Hume and history being forgotten. Today, history put aside.

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Texas Joins Florida Lawsuit Challenging COVID-19 Cruise Restrictions It Says Cost The State Millions

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on August 4, 2021 · The states are looking to reverse CDC guidance that grounded ships for a year and implemented lengthy regulations for their return.

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