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Why fighting in Vietnam was so hard. Most famously associated with the Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the underground tunnels were an extensive network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. They stretched for hundreds of kilometers and were not only used for shelter but also for communication, supply routes, living quarters, hospitals, and even weapon storage. Most were dug by hand using simple tools like shovels, hoes, and picks. The soil was often used to creat

Back in 1989, an episode of This Old House took viewers inside General Electric’s “House of the Future” in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 🏠⚡ Host Steve Thomas walked through the space during a segment titled The Concord Barn: Part 16, which aired on June 1, 1989. The episode highlighted early smart-home tech long before it became part of everyday life. Pretty wild to see how far we’ve come. Via: @thisoldhouse - #thisoldhouse #ge #houseofthefuture #techhistory | How History Is Created