A brief history of instant coffee (worksinprogress.co)

Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: A brief history of instant coffee

First screen, captured 6 months ago.

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Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: The Wonder of Modern Drywall

The Wonder of Modern Drywall (worksinprogress.co)

28 points by zdw 8 months ago | 39 comments

Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: How the world’s first electric grid was built

How the world’s first electric grid was built (worksinprogress.co)

97 points by zdw 7 months ago | 30 comments

Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: Inflatable Space Stations

Inflatable Space Stations (worksinprogress.co)

68 points by bensouthwood 11 months ago | 28 comments

Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: Classical statues were not painted horribly

Classical statues were not painted horribly (worksinprogress.co)

576 points by bensouthwood 10 months ago | 274 comments

A Works in Progress essay arguing that modern reconstructions of painted classical statues misrepresent how the ancient originals were actually colored.

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Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: Why Japan has such good railways

Why Japan has such good railways (worksinprogress.co)

537 points by RickJWagner 6 months ago | 507 comments

A Works in Progress magazine essay explaining why Japan's railway system is so effective.

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Screenshot of worksinprogress.co: South Korea – A Cautionary Tale for the Rest of Humanity

South Korea – A Cautionary Tale for the Rest of Humanity (worksinprogress.co)

19 points by barry-cotter 10 months ago | 27 comments

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