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MIG MAG – What Came First: The Chicken or the Egg?

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Ever wondered which of these two welding methods came first — and why they even exist in the first place?I know, you’ve probably got a welder in your garage or shop and don’t really care that much. Fair enough. This article might not be for you. But if you’ve got that spark of curiosity in … Read more

Why Do We Still Rivet Airplanes in the 21st Century?

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Inroduction I stumbled upon a short video on YouTube today. The guy shows an F-35, zooms in on the fuselage and… rivets.And suddenly I’m like: wait, what?We’re in the 21st century. A stealth fighter, packed with electronics, worth hundreds of millions of dollars… and it’s riveted? Okay, passenger planes — sure. Anyone who’s ever flown … Read more

2 Jobs That’ll Make You 4K Without a Degree

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(aka back to fking Earth**) 1. Welder Yes, really.Not an “AI prompt wizard.” Not a “crypto-ninja.”A welder.With a mask, a sweaty back, and a course that costs less than one month of “digital marketing studies.” And after that? – Pipes under X-ray– Ships– Steel structures– And 4K? That’s just the start. But first?Grab a torch, … Read more

This One Trick Changed My Life Forever

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Introduction No, it wasn’t an AI course.It wasn’t one of those “How to make money with an e-book in 7 days” guides.It wasn’t a golden piece of advice from a coach who’s never built a damn thing. There was just one moment: I got to work. Not pretending to work.Not scrolling about working.Just… started doing … Read more

Modern Adhesives – A Condition for Survival?

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Or: how glue went from bark and bones… to spaceships and self-healing nanomaterials. Introduction In the last article, we walked through the sticky saga of adhesives — from natural tar and fish guts to industrial-grade bonding by the year 2000+.But now? Now we’re entering a new age.An age where glue isn’t just about “sticking stuff.”It’s … Read more

From Hammer to Detonator: A Parallel History of Forge and Explosive Welding

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Introduction Hey, that title hits hard, huh? Yeah, I thought so too. I was sitting at work during a break, wondering—what’s the actual connection between traditional forge welding and something I recently read about: explosive welding? Hmm… Let’s dive into our imagination for a bit… Picture a Viking blacksmith — sweat dripping down his brow, … Read more

The History of Sewing – How Sewing Saved Humanity

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A story about sewing, and suddenly, a mention of another human lineage? Yes! Let’s travel back in time 40,000 years to the Denisova1 Cave, located in modern-day Siberia. In the dim glow of a fire, a group of humanoids—known today as the Denisovans—may have been stitching animal hides together. Perhaps they were even using a … Read more

Are Old People Useless Or Are We Just Wrong

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I know this title looks like clickbait, and to be honest, it is. But please, read at least the beginning to understand what I want to say. It’s not about spending time on my website—it’s about spending time with your parents and grandparents. If my words make you pause for even a moment to think … Read more

A Brief History of Glues and Adhesion – More Fascinating Than It Seems

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Introduction Did you know that gluing is the oldest method of joining materials, invented even before sewing? Yes, you read that right – 200,000 years ago, Neanderthals used the first adhesives! Yes, them! Shocking, right? But that’s not all – Neanderthals didn’t just use glue, they created it through a chemical process! Two elements become … Read more