The steel did not melt. The fireproofing was weakened. At higher temperatures steel is also less rigid, so it gives way under high stress (like supporting a building).
Most engineers and architects look at the WTC design as being brilliant.
Until yesterday, Air Force One had never been seen with military escorts. It does however probably have missles and I'm sure Air Force jets would come out of nowhere at a moment's notice.
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Matthew Miller from ZDNet's The Mobile Gadgeteer: http://blogs.zdnet.com/mobile-gadgeteer/?p=679
This is basically a blow-by-blow refutation of Pogue's article. Enjoy.
That game ruled. Maybe someone will make a roster update or something....
This is so last year.
Agreed.
Everything is printed in Menlo Park, CA.
The crew didn't even have an opportunity to activate the silent alarm, let alone a fuel dump.
We could build it, but who would work in it?
The steel did not melt. The fireproofing was weakened. At higher temperatures steel is also less rigid, so it gives way under high stress (like supporting a building).
Most engineers and architects look at the WTC design as being brilliant.
Please say you are joking because this is pathetic.
For an interesting look at exactly why the WTC towers collapsed, look at
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http://www.civil.usyd.edu.au/wtc.htm
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Why do I care if the CIA is reading my email?
It's just SPAM anyway.
Until yesterday, Air Force One had never been seen with military escorts. It does however probably have missles and I'm sure Air Force jets would come out of nowhere at a moment's notice.
I think there was a bomb on board that detonated when passengers revolted.
I read about the use of liquid explosives to get through security.
get a trackball if you are worried about RSI
This wallpaper is sick.
How about a picture of the NY skyline from Sept. 10th?