Impossible Engineering S03E12 · Monster Oil Rig

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The Perdido Oil Platform is one of the most advance feats in modern engineering, producing 100,000 barrels of oil each day; this structure is as tall as the Eiffel tower and manages to stay afloat in some of the deepest waters in the world.

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4. 4 4. Ice Base2017-04-20 · 42mGo inside a state-of-the-art research base located in Antarctica, the coldest continent on Earth. Halley VI is built atop giant skis on a floating ice shelf, and this innovative de
5. 5 5. Mega City Railway2017-04-27 · 42mUncover what it took to build one of the most ambitious rail projects in history, London's Crossrail. This staggering feat will span over 73 miles and transport 200 million people
6. 6 6. The Invincible Tower2017-05-04 · 42mDiscover what it took to build the world's tallest freestanding tower, the Tokyo Skytree. This record-breaking marvel faces some of the most deadly disasters on the planet, and mus
7. 7 7. International Space Station2017-05-11 · 42mThe International Space Station is the most expensive engineering project ever attempted, and the result is a masterpiece of modern ingenuity. This incredible vessel pushes the bou
8. 8 8. US Navy's Super Ship2017-05-18 · 42mThe US Navy is the largest sea force on the planet and their new, ground-breaking Littoral Combat Ships are the fastest combat ships in its fleet. Built for speed, these innovative
9. 9 9. Inside the Tesla Factory2017-05-25 · 42mThe Tesla car factory is one of the largest and most innovative factories in the world. This state-of-the-art facility is the home to high-tech robots that work around-the-clock to
10. 10 10. World's Biggest Aircraft2017-06-01 · 42mThe world's largest aircraft combines the latest in technology and engineering to dwarf everything else in the skies. This marvel can stay airborne for five days and land anywhere
11. 11 11. World's Tallest Roller Coaster2017-06-08 · 42mKingda Ka is the tallest roller coaster in the world and fastest in the U.S., redefining the design of all thrill rides. This engineering colossus is one of the most innovative on
12. 12 12. Monster Oil Rig2017-06-15 · 42mThe Perdido Oil Platform is one of the most advance feats in modern engineering, producing 100,000 barrels of oil each day; this structure is as tall as the Eiffel tower and manage