Manufacturing plywood boards: then and now

Published 7 years ago in Documentary. Submitted by manro

Plywood is a simple material made by glueing together thin sheets of wood, known as veneers or plies. These basic elements have remained broadly the same throughout its history. The most significant breakthrough in its production came in the early 1800s with the development of steam-powered machines that could cut veneers cheaply. The most influential of these was the rotary veneer cutter.

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Thai cave rescue: Rescue options for the 12 boys and their coach

Published 6 years ago in Documentary. Submitted by sux2bu

Here are the obstacles facing rescuers trying to extract the 12 boys and their football coach from Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai. Channel NewsAsia's Glenda Chong looks at their options.

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Turning Gravity Into Light

Published 8 years ago in Awesome. Submitted by Geekster

Smarter everyday

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Massive Fireball from Space Witnessed in Thailand

Published 9 years ago in Other. Submitted by Geekster

Awestruck commuters witnessed the spectacle, describing a green and orange glow, as it took a nosedive toward Earth.

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Robot solves Rubik's Cube in 1.1 seconds

Published 8 years ago in Awesome

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