The provided text is an extended collection of essays from a book titled "I Know You Got Soul: Machines With That Certain Something," which offers a subjective appreciation of various iconic machines. The author critically examines diverse engineering feats, ranging from the Concorde supersonic jet and the Boeing 747 to historical vessels like Brunel's SS Great Britain and modern military hardware such as the AK47 and the B-52 bomber. Each chapter celebrates the unique character and historical significance of these creations, often favoring machines with a perceived "soul" or flawed humanity, like the Millennium Falcon, over purely clinical efficiency. Through this exploration of aircraft, ships, cars, weapons, and civil engineering projects like the Hoover Dam, the source muses on technological advance, human ingenuity, and the emotional connection people form with powerful or beautifully designed objects.

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