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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Whatever You Do, Don't Put This Type Of Cookware In The Dishwasher - Tasting Table

Do not put copper cookware or copper drinkware in the dishwasher; hand-wash after cooling to avoid corrosion, color loss, scratches, and removal of protective linings.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Exclusive: One startup's paper-thin stainless steel could change how bridges are built | TechCrunch

Bridges, which are exposed to water and salt, are some of the most vulnerable. About one third of bridges in the United States need to be repaired or replaced, which could cost nearly $400 billion over the next decade. There are plenty of ways engineers cope with rust, from coating the rebar with epoxy to pouring extra concrete to buy some time before seeping water reaches the rebar.
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