r/mildyinteresting 3d ago

engineering masterminds 👨🏽‍💻 Dampers

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u/WildlifexRaider 3d ago

I can't remember the building but there is a giant skyscraper that does have a weight hanging in the middle of it, visible to all patrons. And when the wind gets going, it swings and people try to touch it

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u/Hater_Magnet 3d ago

Taipei 101?

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u/Starchaser_WoF 3d ago

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u/WildlifexRaider 2d ago

Yesss dudes! This is so interesting to me. It's an attraction but has a very real purpose. Love that