The Battery That's Lasted 176 Years

In a laboratory at Oxford University sits the Oxford Electric Bell, which has spent 176 years constantly ringing. And no-one's quite sure what the battery that powers it is made of...
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The Disaster That Changed Engineering: The Hyatt Regency Collapse

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Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and Tina Fey Make Surprise Appearances on Weekend Update

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