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Hello Fellow Engineers!

Grab your hard hat, because we’re diving into ancient engineering marvels, chaotic physics experiments, UFO-shaped boats, and, of course, a Paddy-approved stick showdown. Whether it’s 3,500 steps of Chand Baori brilliance or the Ponte Vecchio's battle against architectural meddling, this newsletter celebrates everything engineers love: functionality, precision, and making architects cry (just a little).

Let’s dive into it 👇

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The Chand Baori

If you’ve ever thought, “Why take the elevator when I could descend 3,500 steps instead?” then Chand Baori is the engineering marvel for you. Built in the 800s (because even then, engineers were flexing), this stepwell in Rajasthan is 13 storeys deep and geometrically flawless. Honestly, it’s like a giant staircase had a meeting with a labyrinth and said, “Let’s make something cooler—literally.”

Engineering Feats:

• Precision Overload: The 3,500 steps are arranged in a mind-bending geometric pattern that would make Escher cry tears of joy (or confusion). Architects? Probably just cried.

• Natural Air Conditioning: Descend 20 meters, and the temperature drops by 5-6°C. Engineers nailed passive cooling way before it was trendy.

• Practical Meets Social: Not just a water conservation masterpiece, this was also a gathering spot. Because why hang out at the pub when you can chill (literally) at the bottom of an engineering marvel?

Now, let’s be real. If architects had gotten involved, they’d have added impractical pavilions, some unnecessary decorative statues, and probably left out half the stairs “for the aesthetic.” Instead, engineers designed it for actual functionality, because water is kind of important.

The Verdict:
Over a thousand years later, Chand Baori is still standing, despite the British Raj thinking stepwells were unhygienic (as if British plumbing was pristine back then). It’s a triumph of precision, practicality, and staying power—basically everything we love about engineering.

Pro tip: Pack a picnic!

⚡ Cool Links

👽 Vietnamese man builds a boat in a UFO shape.
A Vietnamese YouTuber built a UFO-shaped boat, and honestly, it's giving Area 51 meets DIY. Engineers, please don’t try this at home... unless you want your neighbors calling the Men in Black. Check out the madness on Reddit.

🌊 When physics can destroy your entire ocean city in seconds...
When physics decides to wreck your entire ocean city in seconds, you know it’s about to get real. Watch me turn a peaceful post-apocalyptic builder into a chaotic physics experiment gone horribly wrong. Engineers, brace yourselves—this one’s a masterpiece of disaster!

🌉 These Are THE 30 Most Impressive Bridges in the World
Bridges: humanity's way of saying, “What if we just... went over it?” From ancient stone arches to modern suspension marvels, these 30 bridges are here to flex on the rest of us who struggle with IKEA furniture.

🐕‍🦺 Paddy’s Corner

Stick with the stick?

Stick drama incoming! Will Paddy trade his trusty stick for an even BIGGER one, or keep it classic? 🐾🌳 

Find out here 👇

👾 Indie Game of the Week:

Is this the best $3 game ever?

This week’s Indie Game of the Week is Digseum, the $3 gem where archaeology meets capitalism! You’ll dig up ancient relics, display them in your museum, and watch the cash roll in as visitors flock to see your treasures. Upgrade your digging tools, expand your museum, and unlock excavation sites around the world. It’s a short, satisfying journey of digging, discovering, and making big stonks.

Seriously, who knew a petrified squirrel and a giant feather could fund your museum empire? 💰🏛️

👉 Start digging for just $3 on Steam: HERE

It’s time for a Bridge Review!

Ah, the Ponte Vecchio—Florence’s ancient show-off. Built in 1345, this stone arch bridge is the perfect example of engineering genius that architects immediately tried to ruin by slapping shops all over it. You’re welcome, Florence—we saved your commute and your retail therapy.

Engineering Feats:

• Survived centuries of floods, wars, and questionable tourists taking selfies.

• Clever use of segmental arches to handle weight, proving once again that engineers knew what they were doing even in the 14th century.

• Still fully functional as both a crossing and a tourist trap. Engineers built it to last; architects saw it as an opportunity for quirky little houses. Typical.

The Verdict:
It's old, it works, and it didn’t fall over when the Nazis retreated in WWII (thanks to a German commander who valued the history more than blowing it up). Docking 0.3 points because those architect-designed shops make it slightly less streamlined.

Final Score: 8.7/10

🤔 Thoughts from an Engineer