Thu. 02/17 - The Origins and Physics of Luge
The history and the science of luge, bobsledding, and skeleton. Plus, a new study has found that the US’s corn-based ethanol is worse for the climate than regular gasoline. And a bit of a pop culture round-up, including some new releases to look forward to this Record Store Day.
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How in the World Did Luge Happen? (Atlas Obscura)
The high-speed physics of how bobsled, luge and skeleton send humans hurtling faster than a car on the highway (The…
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