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The Million Year Machine

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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Old Stone Age Relics Are Long Lived

It is often noted that old objects were built to last. But the longor back you are looking, the few of the available examples are going to be short lived. We don't bother spending money on stronger materials or extra durability testing. And a carpet meant to last 50 years sounds nice, but do you really want to pay twice as much for the same shag rug in your house from 19 70?

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