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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...
- Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Tomorrow: When To Immerse Bappa On September 25? Check Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and RitualsGanesh Visarjan 2026 will be observed on Friday, September 25, on Anant Chaturdashi. Devotees preparing to bid farewell to Bappa can check ...
- Cauvery water: SC asks Karnataka to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea alleging shortfallThe Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka’s response to Tamil Nadu’s plea alleging a 20 TMC shortfall in Cauvery water releases. Tamil...
- Formula 1: Red Bull extends Isack Hadjar's contract through 2027; promoted to drive alongside VerstappenRed Bull announced on Wednesday the extension of Formula 1 star Isack Hadjar's contract throught the 2027 F1 season. Hadjar was promoted to...
- How do you repair damaged peatland? An 18-year effort restoring over 800 hectares on England’s Dartmoor offers a lessonEighteen years after the Duchy began supporting restoration, work continues to protect Dartmoor’s ancient carbon stores. Updates published ...
- 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...
- In 2012, 18,000 volunteers classified 1 million cyclone images; their crowdsourced assessments helped scientists study past stormsInitiated in 2012, the Cyclone Center mobilized volunteers to classify hurricanes via satellite imagery. This groundbreaking initiative sou...
- In 2003, Germany opened a water-filled bridge that lets cargo ships cross over the Elbe River; the 3,012-foot crossing connected two major canalsThe Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a groundbreaking structure that enables ships to traverse over the Elbe River, effectively linking...
- Chinese hand grenade among arms and ammunition recovered from separate Maoist dumps in ChhattisgarhSecurity forces have recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, including a Chinese-made hand grenade, allegedly concealed by Ma...
- Sacred Games actress helped build 200 toilets, a school and a canal in Maharashtra village. Who is Rajshri Deshpande? Her education qualifications and careerShe created a niche for herself in Bollywood through critically acclaimed TV series and films such as The Sacred Games, Angry Indian Goddes...
- SC refuses to entertain plea concerning allocation of Cauvery river waterThe Supreme Court declined to hear a new petition regarding Cauvery river water allocation. This dispute involves Tamil Nadu and Karnataka,...
- From homes to high-rise buildings: Vectus’ approach to water storageVectus presents an extensive selection of water tanks, ranging from 100 to 30,000 liters. These tanks cater to various installations includ...
- Need well-structured policies, community participation to address climate change: President MurmuPresident Murmu stressed a structured policy framework for climate change action. This framework must involve governments, legal experts, a...
- Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki owned a 160-acre California ranch with a vineyard; after wildfire destroyed much of it, he listed the property for $825,000Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki owned a 160-acre California ranch with a vineyard; after wildfire destroyed much of it, he listed the p...
- In 1968, Richard Proenneke built a 12-by-16-foot cabin beside an Alaskan lake by hand; 39 years later without electricity, his wilderness home earned a place on America’s historic registerFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived in solitude, constructing his Alaskan cabin entirely by hand with natural resources. Rejecting ...
- In 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains unsolved despite several searchesIn 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains...
- Horoscope Today, September 19, 2026: Big Plans for Aries, Financial Caution for Taurus and Important Deals for GeminiThe Moon moves through cheerful Sagittarius today, while the Sun and Mercury stay grounded in smart Virgo. This planetary lineup gives Arie...
- Billy Barr, a young graduate began measuring snow in a Colorado ghost town to keep himself occupied; 50 years later, his notebooks were helping scientists understand a changing climateBilly Barr began recording snow and weather data in Gothic, Colorado, over fifty years ago. His handwritten notebooks later became a valuab...
- How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...
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