In this video, Mark Rober reveals a new secret engineering lab he built. The lab is hidden behind a fake old office and includes various engineering marvels like a tennis ball cannon and a fireman's piston for descending safely. He introduces CrunchLabs, a program where subscribers receive monthly engineering projects to build and learn from. These projects cover various engineering principles and encourage critical thinking. Mark emphasizes the importance of failing and iterating in the engineering process. Viewers are encouraged to visit crunchlabs.com/markrober for more information and early access to the program.
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1. The speaker built a secret lab that is difficult for the average person to find, accessible through a fake old office.
2. Inside the lab, there is a tennis ball cannon and a childhood hero named Nitro from the TV show "American Gladiators."
3. There is a fireman's piston for descending from the balcony, providing a soft landing regardless of one's weight.
4. The lab has a Nerf armory on a balcony and a hangout area overlooking the workspace.
5. A shipping container with a foam pit serves for emergency exits and Nerf battles.
6. The lab's location is kept secret, hidden behind a bookshelf and accessed through secret passages.
7. There is a monthly educational program called the "CrunchLabs Build Box," where subscribers receive engineering projects and learn through videos and booklets.
8. The program focuses on teaching engineering principles and encouraging critical thinking.
9. Sustainability is a priority in the program's material and packaging choices.
10. The program offers various projects, including a disc launcher, Rube Goldberg catapult, and more, to help people think like engineers.