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How ancient builders made the Great Pyramid of Giza nearly earthquake-proof

A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks. Seismologists analyzed vibrations in the various chambers of ...
New Atlas

Pixelated prism radically reimagines the traditional high-rise

The recently completed Hangzhou Prism is a striking mixed-use tower in China that offers a dramatic take on the conventional ...
Live Science

Great Pyramid of Giza is remarkably resilient to earthquakes —‬ and it's due to the ancient Egyptians' 'extraordinary' engineering knowledge

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Great Pyramid of Khufu, has stood for more than 4,600 years, even through powerful earthquakes. Now, new research explains why: The structure is ...
The Conversation

How the Great Pyramid of Giza has survived 4,500 years of Egyptian earthquakes

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has survived more than 4,500 years. Earthquakes have repeatedly shaken the region, including the magnitude 5.8 Cairo earthquake in 1992, which dislodged some of the ...
Reuters

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance

It was erected 4,600 years ago as pharaoh Khufu tomb Scientists use seismometers to assess structural dynamics Pyramid exhibits stable structural response to vibrations It has endured earthquakes that ...
Rolling Stone

Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59

Rob Base, the rapper who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” died on Friday, May 22, after a battle with cancer. He was 59. News of his death was shared via his official Instagram account. “Rob ...
Los Angeles Times

Rob Base, rapper known for ‘It Takes Two,’ dies at 59

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Rapper Rob Base, one-half of the hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died on Friday after a battle with cancer. He ...
Billboard

‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59

The Harlem native, who was half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died Friday (May 22) following a battle with cancer. By Michael Saponara Rob Base died on Friday (May 22) just days after turning 59 years ...
USA Today

'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies at 59 following cancer battle

Rapper Rob Base, who was part of the hip-hop duo known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two," died May 22 at age 59, according to a post on his official Instagram page. Base, born Robert Ginyard, died ...
CNN

‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 ...
Variety

Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while ...
KTLA

Rob Base, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 59

Hip-hop star Rob Base passed away on Friday at age 59 following a battle with cancer, according to an announcement on the artist’s social media page. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a ...