A 90s kid imagines a water tower as a giant balloon while his adult self explains gravity pressure.

90s Kid - The Water Tower Was a Gravity Battery

The giant tank over the neighborhood stored water, pressure, and a surprisingly elegant answer to morning showers.

October 1, 2026 · 2 min · 391 words · Justin
Illustrated century-spanning cutaway of canyon bridges, water pipes and a distant railroad, with no precise map locations

Timeline: 100+ Years of Grand Canyon Infrastructure

From rail tank cars and one-call phone lines to mine cleanup and the 2026 water emergency: a dated guide to the systems behind the scenery.

September 23, 2026 · 7 min · 1436 words · Justin