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The Tragic Collapse of the Hyatt Regency Skywalks
44:20 - 48:31 (04:11)
This episode discusses the collapse of the Hyatt Regency skywalks in Kansas City, Missouri, which resulted in the death of 114 people and played a role in the development of the licensing process for engineers.
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The Globe of Death is a circus act where motorcyclists ride inside a steel sphere.
44:20 - 45:24 (01:04)
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The Globe of Death is a circus act where motorcyclists ride inside a steel sphere. Multiple families perform the act, although the Piccirillo family is the one who invented it. While the act is impressive, it is also dangerous and there have been accidents in the past.
ChapterThe Tragic Collapse of the Hyatt Regency Skywalks
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast episode explores the lives of circus families, their traditions and professions, and the challenges they face in the changing world.
45:24 - 46:06 (00:42)
Summary
The podcast episode explores the lives of circus families, their traditions and professions, and the challenges they face in the changing world.
ChapterThe Tragic Collapse of the Hyatt Regency Skywalks
EpisodeSelects: How Circus Families Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The collapse of a bridge during construction and the Skywalk at a hotel are examples of why it's important to license engineers to practice.
46:06 - 48:31 (02:24)
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The collapse of a bridge during construction and the Skywalk at a hotel are examples of why it's important to license engineers to practice. The licensing of engineers is now a standard practice throughout the world.