In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o

There is an old adage that the road best travelled is actually a river. Tourists are increasingly choosing river cruises over other holiday activities. These types of cruises currently come with many more options than in the past. Travelers have enjoyed all kinds of cruises for a very long time, but traveling by river is getting more popular, as it

All liquids in a state of equilibrium exert pressure on the materials it comes in contact with. The force used falls into one of two categories: external force or hydrostatic energy. When pressing against a level wall, the fluid applies equal force at different points on the wall. All points on an object’s exterior are affected by

All liquids in a state of equilibrium exert pressure on the materials it comes in contact with. The force used falls into one of two categories: external force or hydrostatic energy. When pressing against a level wall, the fluid applies equal force at different points on the wall. All points on an object’s exterior are affected by

The Buckingham Fountain is one of the many landmarks associated with the great city of Chicago. It is located in Grant Park which is in the heart of downtown Chicago. Grant Park is considered the city's 'front lawn' because the fountain is surrounded by a traditionally maintained English garden. Buckingham is one of the world's largest fountains a