The Engineering of the Drinking Bird
Bill reveals the operation and engineering design underlying the famous drinking bird toy. In this video he explores the role played by the water the bird "drinks," shows what is under the bird's hat...
View ArticleTractor Hacking: Farmers Breaking Big Tech's Repair Monopoly
When it comes to repair, farmers have always been self reliant. But the modernization of tractors and other farm equipment over the past few decades has left most farmers in the dust thanks to...
View ArticleThe Pinball Doctors: The Last Arcade Technicians in NYC
Pinball was once an American obsession. Now, the arcade classic is making a comeback, but the repair technicians skilled enough to repair these complex machines are limited. In this episode of State of...
View ArticleVW I.D. R Pikes Peak: first impressions
A new electrified era for Volkswagen Motorsport! The vehicle presents itself to the media. The Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak, sets out to break the record for electric vehicles in the “race to the clouds”.
View ArticlePorsche-powered Karmann Ghia
Jochen Bader's Karmann Ghia RS is one of a kind. It's part Volkswagen, part Porsche and a whole lot of fun. He took the sporty body of a 1970 Karmann Ghia and pumped it full of Porsche technology. The...
View ArticleAston Martin V8 Cygnet
Henry Catchpole drives the one of a kind Aston Martin V8 Cygnet up the Goodwood Hillclimb. It has 430 bhp and a V8 engine. In a tiny body. We literally have no idea what to expect.
View ArticleHow I use Minecraft to help kids with autism | Stuart Duncan
The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe...
View ArticleBackflipping MIT Mini Cheetah
MIT'S new mini cheetah robot is the first four-legged robot to do a backflip. At only 20 pounds the limber quadruped can bend and swing its legs wide, enabling it to walk either right side up or upside...
View ArticleTrippy Tippy Hippy Van/World’s First Sideways VW Camper
A MECHANIC has managed to transform a 1970’s VW camper into the one of the world’s wackiest race cars by putting it on its side. Jeff Bloch, 44 aka Speedycop has made a name for himself for his...
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