The 4:1 block and tackle system can easily be converted to a 5:1 by simply flipping the system around. To better explain, take a look at Figure 6 you and you will see a 4:1 MAS.

A block and tackle system was sometimes used to lift the sails up using a range of pulleys. There’s a point when the rope goes as far as it’s going to go when using this system, and seamen ...

While I do stand 6' 6" tall and played offensive line in high school football, my notion of “block and tackle” project management is not to suggest a rough, relentless style.

A block and tackle system was sometimes used to lift the sails up using a range of pulleys. There’s a point when the rope goes as far as it’s going to go when using this system, ...

A block and tackle system was sometimes used to lift the sails up using a range of pulleys. There’s a point when the rope goes as far as it’s going to go when using this system, ...

But completing today’s Wordle made me wonder ― why do we say “chock-a-block” when something’s rammed to the rafters? In fact, what does “chock” even mean? I never hear it used in any ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about what the “egg” in “eggnog” really means, as well as why we say “under the weather” and “pardon my French.” But completing today’s Wordle made me wonder ― why ...

A block and tackle system was sometimes used to lift the sails up using a range of pulleys. There’s a point when the rope goes as far as it’s going to go when using this system, and seamen were ...

We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about what the “egg” in “eggnog” really means, as well as why we say “under the weather” and “pardon my French.” But completing today’s Wordle made me wonder ― why ...