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SCIENCEMay 30 · 08:00 UTCBLOOMBERGJoe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway

Odd Lots: How Rope Gave us Modern Civilization (Podcast)

Rope, invented by twisting fibers, enabled advancements like lifting objects, whaling, and modern bridges. The podcast 'Odd Lots' explores its history with author Tim Queeney.

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