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Why Notre Dame's Gargoyles Are More Than Art

People often assume they're simply decorative but the gargoyles are vital to the structure of Notre Dame, serving as part of the water drainage system. Still in use today, when the drainage system was built in the Middle Ages, it led to significant architectural advancements for the cathedral.
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Hindenburg's Fatal Flaws - S19 E5

Premiered On: 11/17/2021

A look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion and 10 flaws that directly led to the 1937 disaster.

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