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This 660-ton pendulum protects Taiwan's tallest skyscraper from earthquakes
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe Taipei 101 skyscraper (left) and the tuned mass damper inside it (right).Annice Lyn/Getty...
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper uses a massive pendulum to protect itself from earthquakes
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe Taipei 101 building uses an enormous tuned mass damper, or a 660-ton pendulum, to protect itself...
Taiwan welcomes New Year with fireworks at skyscraper Taipei 101
The Independent via Yahoo News· 6 months agoWatch as Taiwan welcomes the New Year with fireworks at the skyscraper Taipei 101. The iconic Taipei...
How Taiwan minimized earthquake damage
The Week via Yahoo News· 2 months agoTilted building in Taiwan. Taiwan experienced a 7.4 magnitude earthquake on April 3, the country's strongest in 25 years. The quake killed at least 10...
10 of the best bang-up places for New Year’s Eve fireworks, parties and more
CNN via Yahoo News· 6 months agoAre you ready to go big, bright and bold the last night of the year? If so, these destinations...
What’s the Tallest Building in the World? Plus, a List of the 25 Tallest Buildings Across the Globe
Parade via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHave you ever walked around a metropolitan area and just marveled at all of the insanely tall...
Huge Pendulum in Skyscraper Protected It When Epic Earthquake Struck
Futurism via Yahoo News· 2 months agoUnwrecking Ball A massive, 730-ton steel ball suspended inside Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper...
How Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper withstands earthquakes
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 months agoDeep foundations, structural flexibility and a giant steel orb that swings like a pendulum all help...
Millionaires are bolting these countries more than any others
Fox Business via Yahoo Finance· 12 hours agoHenley & Partners projected China would remain the “biggest millionaire loser" this year as part of...
Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, angering China, which warns she's 'playing with fire'
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, a highly anticipated visit amid...
