Empire State Building

Iconic skyscraper, 20-25 strikes yearly

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#5332: The Real Story Behind Lunch Atop a Skyscraper

That famous photo wasn't the Empire State Building, wasn't a candid moment, and the "fearless Mohawk" legend is false. Here's what really happened.

Sep 18
#5290: Inside the Urban Exploration Boom

13.7 billion TikTok views, 42 arrests at one IBM office park, and a community at war with its own imitators.

Sep 17
#4866: How Aircraft and Skyscrapers Survive Lightning Strikes

How do planes and buildings take million-volt hits and keep working? The engineering is surprisingly different.

Aug 27
#3912: Elevators at 46 MPH: Speed, Safety & Algorithms

How do elevators rocket up skyscrapers at 46 mph, and what happens when cables aren't enough?

Jun 26