By Fascinating — Jun 28, 2024 Yongtai Fortress in Gansu, China was built in 1608 by the Ming dynasty to defend against attacks from northern minorities.Eenclosed by a rammed earth wall including defensive towers, due to desertification, the fort is now mostly abandoned.
An Archimedes' screw is a machine used for transferring water from a low-lying body of water into irrigation ditches. Greek philosopher Archimedes first described it around 234 BCE.
Colorized and upscaled footage of the Baker nuclear test, detonated 27 meters underwater on July 25, 1946, part of Operation Crossroads.…
This greenhouse in the Netherlands uses the heat generated from bitcoin mining to partially heat its large tulip premises, saving on its gas bill.…