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As I fly back from my latest trip to Israel—connecting in Dubai on my way to Minnesota—I caught myself admiring the magnificence of the tallest structure ever built by mankind. The Burj Khalifa rises so high above the Arabian desert that it’s visible for miles, shimmering through the desert heat. At 828 meters tall, this monstrous, futuristic sculpture sparked hours of reflection during my 13.5-hour flight.

Have you ever seen footage of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse or read about the tragic failures of the de Havilland Comet, the world’s first commercial jet airliner? These are not just dramatic moments in engineering history – they are powerful reminders of how unexpected material failures can bring down even the most advanced structures.

The AJES team has been working on some really interesting interviews with amazing personalities.....stay tuned!!!!