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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2781: Water Seeks It’s Own Level

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 20, 2023 · Episode: 2781 While water seeks its own level, it sometimes fools us. Today, water’s own level.

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

Dr. Andy Boyd

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

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