How Uber won by messing up | Emil Michael
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“You’re not punished for failing, you’re punished for not trying.” Former Uber exec Emil Michael on how to truly achieve success.
How Trash Goes From Garbage Cans to Landfills (Every Step Explained) | WIRED
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Every day New York City picks up 12,000 tons of refuse and recycling. How does all this trash go from the garbage can to its final destination? Former New York City Sanitation Commissioner Ed Grayson is here to explain.
How one design flaw almost toppled a skyscraper - Alex Gendler
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Dig into the unique engineering of New York City’s Citicorp Center tower, and the design flaw that threatened to topple it.
One of the most epic engineering feats in history
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Dig into the history of the construction of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and how John Roebling designed a hybrid suspension system to build it.
Transforming a Studio Apartment | National Geographic
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Research shows an organized living space can increase productivity and help you sleep better. Partner content for IKEA.
The Problem With Concrete
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This video is in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates.
Tasty Tries 3 Must-Have Meals in Vancouver
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Tasty and American Express Pay It Plan It Present Friend In Town.
See How Termites Inspired a Building That Can Cool Itself
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How do you cool a building without air conditioning?
Rooftop POV Escape from Hong Kong security!
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These Daredevils Run From Security And Leap Across Rooftops In Hong Kong
Why Cities Exist
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More than 90% of the richest countries population lives in the cities. Here is why?
New York: America's MEGACITY
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The story of New York City, America's megalopolis.
Cairo: MEGACITY of the Middle East
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Cairo, Egypt is the capital of the Arab world and the largest desert city on the planet. For centuries it has thrived alongside the Nile, the world's longest river.
The rise and fall of the Berlin Wall - Konrad H. Jarausch
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On August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history's most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world. Konrad H. Jarausch details the history of the Berlin Wall.
The World's Fastest Growing MEGACITY
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Dhaka, Bangladesh - the capital of the most densely populated major country in the world - is also the planet's fastest growing city.
How to Fix Traffic Forever
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More lines = more traffic
The real reason streetcars are making a comeback
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It's mostly about economic development.
MEGACITIES: Crisis in CDMX
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Mexico's vast capital - Ciudad de Mexico, the largest city in the Americas - is threatened by a severe water crisis.