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The word ‘paraphernalia’ comes from Greek ‘para’ (besides) and ‘pherne’ (dowry) and originally meant a woman’s own property (apart from dowry) which she retained at least some control of in her marriage.

Its aim is to help us understand the past and future of the universe. 👨‍🚀 #engineering https://t.co/7PXvhAZx5n

Back in 1969, Mercedes-Benz unveiled an iconic sports car — called the C111 series — but much to everyone’s dismay, it never hit the market as a mass-produced product. Find out more at https://t.co/Yg0WVXv6q8 🚀 #Engineering https://t.co/i0o1j1lGg4

The design team was inspired by the orange gantry cranes at the freight terminal. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/Oaisn5qPMr

This Is How Germany Looked In 1902, Thanks To This Rare Footage Taken During A Ride On “The Flying Train”

In 2018, a woman in Crimea stole 70,000 rubles from a fortune-teller who had predicted that she would come into some money soon.

A small herd of Cows found their way into a newly built home in Montana and lived inside for about a month before being noticed. https://t.co/xN6WW2erQm

Remember the "Jetpack Man"? The infamous figure has been visiting the Los Angeles International Airport for some time now, and one year after the first encounter and multiple sightings by pilots. Find out more at https://t.co/kw2fcEynAP 🚀 #Engineering https://t.co/fviMO8VtUq

An abandoned Countach in Dubai. Sad.

His predictions were eerily on point. 🤓 #Engineering https://t.co/Bi5VP4sJJc

Warrick Dunn : A True Hero

According to the Metropolitan Police Act of 1839, it is illegal to play annoying games in the street.

Luckily, no deaths or injuries have so far been reported. 🌊 #engineering https://t.co/A5YyLqyado

Many of us feel disempowered against the sheer reach of big tech, but there are things that we can do. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/dVqHfQ1lHb

The word "hero" is used so loosely these days that it often means nothing. In this case, It's well deserved.