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1. Wonder of Science (wonderofscience@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 05-Jan-2024 20:29:13 JST Wonder of Science

   All 34 episodes of the BBC's Rough Science are on the Internet Archive. Made in collaboration with the Open University it aired from 2000 to 2005, showcasing scientists tackling engineering challenges using basic tools and natural resources.
   https://archive.org/details/rough-science-18-communication/Rough+Science+01+Mediterranean+Mystery.mp4

   • Sudden (sudden@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 05-Jan-2024 22:08:38 JST Sudden

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     @wonderofscience Used to love that show, it was kinda like a proto-mythbusters

   • Opus Fluke (opusfluke@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 09-Jan-2024 04:47:21 JST Opus Fluke

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     @wonderofscience I remember some of (the probably later) episodes. Especially the one about making a musical instrument. Hours spent trying to make pipes "sing" by lighting fires under them only to realise they could just be struck for the same effect. Classic overthinking!