Reinventing the Wheel
Hacker, Randi
Hacker, Randi
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Broadcast Transcript: You heard it here before though maybe not first: China invented everything. From gunpowder to the wheelbarrow to paper and ink, it was made in China first. Which puts the Chinese in a bind. I mean, after you've invented everything, what's a country to do? Reinvent something. Like the wheel, for example. That old saw "Let's not reinvent the wheel" notwithstanding, a contemporary Chinese engineer has done just that. His wheels are not round. Inspired by the shape of a pencil, they are hexagonal or sometimes triangular. When mounted on a bicycle, they require a special axle and suspension system in order to provide a smooth ride. Was this really necessary? No. But perhaps non-necessity is the mother of reinvention. #china #hacker #ceas
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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2009-10-28
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Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
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China, Bicycles, Invention, Hexagonal, Triangular, Wheels