It is not unusual for buildings in China to last only a few decades, in part because they were badly built.Biting a bit offWith excavator arms that now reach up 12 storeys (about 40 metres), demolition firms can "chew a building apart" from the top down, says Richard Diven, an Idaho demolitions consultant.
A shears attachment can gnaw through steel columns thick enough to support a 20-storey building.Demolition firms can increasingly "chew a building apart" from the top downFor taller buildings beyond an excavator's reach, smaller machines are hoisted by crane onto the roof.
Just-made spaghetti (with semolina and whole eggs) passed through "the guitar" This is no delicate fettuccine; when made correctly, the strands of long pasta are squared off, and have a firm, lusty chew--perfectly in keeping with the rest of Abruzzese cuisine.
The rhubarb was tangy and tender, firm enough to give me something to chew over.
It wasn't as moist as some of the others, but it was both firm and tender, with wonderful flavor and outstanding chew.
"Wipe your mouth, chew some gum, and pull yourself together" – Sander's firm words to Ulrik could be the start of a great country song.
And, as Chao's firm is an investor in the space, we had even more to chew on.
He has since been sponsored by a chewing gum firm to undertake a second trip, and is in the process of making his third video.
Our refrigerator always contained an age-dried salami: mahogany-red beef dotted with white fat, releasing the taste of garlic and pepper as the firm slices were slowly chewed.
You will chew, and chew, and chew.
