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Jun 26
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Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t...

The B1M
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t Fall Over". Together, we're dissecting one of NYC's most unusual towers... two skyscrapers that lean into each other - because they have to. This is the story behind the American Copper Building.


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We end the show with an interesting anecdote from Luke's wife...


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