#mechanical-engineering
6 episodes
#2715: Why Studebaker Owners Are Different
What drives thousands of people to obsess over a car brand that died in 1966? It's more than nostalgia.
#2554: Bluffer's Guide to Car Talk: Sound Like You Know Engines
Stop saying "it went clunk." Learn the phrases that make mechanics think you know what you're talking about.
#2553: How the Zipper Actually Works
A deep dive into the Y-shaped tunnel, the bump-and-hollow geometry, and the silent history of the zip.
#1899: Why Vending Machines Jam on Your Snacks
From Roman holy water to Japan’s soup-dispensing giants, we explore why vending machines jam—and why America’s are stuck in the past.
#1468: 4 Kilometers Down: Life and Risk at the Mponeng Gold Mine
Explore the extreme engineering and lethal conditions of Mponeng, the world’s deepest gold mine, where ice and AI keep workers alive.
#603: Beyond Standing: The Science of the Perfect Desk Height
Is your desk hurting your neck? Herman and Corn break down the physics of height-adjustable desks and why your setup might need a major upgrade.