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The Engines of Our Ingenuity #3387: Burington’s Handbook
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dr. John Lienhard , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 7, 2026
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Key points The episode is numbered 3387 and is titled Burington's Handbook. An episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity has been released.
An episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity has been released. The episode is numbered 3387 and is titled Burington's Handbook. The episode discusses the enduring value of an old handbook. It has been a source of information for nearly eight decades. Further details about the episode are available from Houston Public Media, the local NPR and PBS affiliate.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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