From the Makery: Handbuilt Armored Vehicles, Korean Students Speak, and Amtrak’s Early Days

Community,Technology December 18, 2012 4:09 pm
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Handbuilt Armored Vehicles

More from Syria: these rebels have built a homemade armored vehicle, complete with a 4-camera viewscreen, operated by a Playstation controller.

Korean Students Speak

Many South Korean classrooms lack a place for students to freely express themselves. Korean Students Speak, started by English teachers, provides a safe venue for kids from elementary to high school to voice their opinions. At once mundane and inspiring, sad and uplifting, a poignant peek into the minds of Korean adolescents.

Amtrak’s Early Days

After riding Amtrak nearly 5,000 miles, Charles O’Rear submitted photographs documenting the early days of the sprawling rail network.