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Little Happier: A Problem of Advanced Technology Gets a Funny, Old-Fashioned Solution

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

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Innovative Architectural Solution to a Nature-Induced Problem

Discover the surprising stability of a Chicago skyscraper with a narrow base, using giant water tanks to reduce sway from wind loads. The chapter reflects on the intricate balance between architectural design and nature's forces.

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