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In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858While digging on Spruce Street in Philadelphia, city workers unearthed wooden water mains dating back 200 years. Installed around 1811, the...- New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealantNew York City boasts more than 5,600 rooftop water tanks, vital for delivering water to its towering buildings. Crafted with age-old techni...
- In 2015, New Jersey pumped 30,000 cubic yards of dredged mud into a breach splitting Mordecai Island; the project rejoined the island and rebuilt nesting habitatMordecai Island in New Jersey has faced significant erosion, losing half of its land over the past century. To combat this, engineers intro...
- Winter is coming, and so is snow. But this US city has a trick to keep its downtown streets clearAs snowy winter approaches, learn how this city in Michigan has kept its downtown streets and sidewalks clear of snow using waste heat from...
- Measles outbreak: World’s most contagious virus hits major US airport in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, with hundreds of cases reported in PennsylvaniaMeasles outbreak in US: In the United States, the measles outbreak has sparked concerns with new cases being reported at New Philadelphia a...
- Los Angeles couple Curt and Jessica turned an abandoned dresser left in their garage into a succulent garden: Its drawers became planters for a long-term yard featureAn abandoned dresser unearthed in a garage experiences a stunning makeover as it transforms into a lively succulent garden. This inventive ...
- Delhi govt sets up 110 collection centres for damaged idols, 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh immersionThe Delhi government is establishing 110 collection centers for the disposal of damaged idols and religious items. These centers will facil...
- Why you should remove outdoor rugs from your front porch before fall to prevent costly damageAs temperatures drop, home experts advise removing outdoor rugs from front porches before fall sets in. Leaving rugs exposed to cold weathe...
- Shreyas Talpade’s Mumbai home has a holiday-style balcony with large wooden swing and a dedicated children’s play areaShreyas Talpade house tour: Actor Shreyas Talpade recently revealed his Mumbai residence during a house tour. His spacious home features ch...
- This stock just beat AI star HFCL’s 230% rally to top Nifty 500 gainers in 2026. Can outperformance last?Welspun Corp has emerged as the top-performing Nifty 500 stock in 2026 after a 236% rally, overtaking AI infrastructure play HFCL. The shar...
- Alaska is checking boats for this tiny invader. Here’s why one mussel has scientists worriedWhat if one tiny mussel could trigger a massive problem for Alaska’s lakes, rivers and water infrastructure? Let's dig deeper to find out m...
- Hundreds of flights canceled across major US airports after cable cut by construction workers - Check list of airports affectedA severe communications failure on Monday led to widespread flight disruptions across the US Northeast, particularly affecting major hubs i...
- In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
- Welspun Corp shares rally 5% as firm bags Rs 2,000 crore order from Saudi Aramco; stock up over 230% YTDWelspun Corp shares are in focus after its associate company EPIC secured a Rs 2,000 crore Saudi Aramco order for steel pipes. The stock ha...
- Jindal Supreme IPO gets bumper subscription at 181 times on final day; GMP at 27%Jindal Supreme IPO: The Jindal Supreme IPO saw overwhelming investor interest, closing oversubscribed 181 times. Retail and Non-Institution...
- New York homes cost $832,000, so Gen Z is flocking to a city 90 miles away where they can buy nearly 3 houses for the price of oneNew York City is witnessing a mass exodus of young residents, primarily driven by soaring living costs. Many Gen-Zs are flocking to Philade...
- Hi-Tech Flow Solutions files DHRP for IPO, to raises Rs 300 cr via fresh issueHi-Tech Flow Solutions has filed its DRHP for a Rs 300 crore IPO comprising a fresh issue and offer-for-sale. The company plans capacity ex...
- Ashish Kacholia, Vikas Khemani to get Venus Pipes shares in preferential issue; stock jumps 9%Venus Pipes and Tubes shares jumped 9% after the company proposed a Rs 372 crore preferential issue to marquee investors including Ashish K...
- Vinegar and baking soda for kitchen and bathroom drains: Here's how this simple home hack works, its benefits, limitations and the right way to use itUtilizing vinegar and baking soda is an effective way to refresh kitchen and bathroom drains. This trusty duo works by loosening surface bu...
- In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normallyIn Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness e...
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