Interesting Contents Archive

TIL From 1979 to 1999, Pluto was the 8th “planet” from the Sun. In 206 years, it will once again cross inside of Neptune’s orbit and become 8th. This behavior is part of the reason for Pluto’s demotion as a planet.

The first native English speaker to teach English in Japan was named Ranald McDonald.

My geometry teacher's clock

❤️

5D Touch technology of this keyboard combines bits with portable music work for intuitive sound shaping. 🎹 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9Fp8C 🎥 @WeAreROLI #engineering https://t.co/TMo6qs2oaD

This unique tool makes the process of rolling up a fire hose a lot less tedious. 🧰 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 X- innovations #engineering https://t.co/nKTsf09Qne

Trout fake orgasms.

Mars Perseverance's MOXIE instrument is a golden box that'll pave the way for human explorers. 💨 #Engineering https://t.co/w3l0wvOIJc

Diners are more likely to order unhealthy food in a restaurant when the background music is 70 decibels or more.

Beirut blast's high-velocity atmospheric wave rivaled ones generated by volcanic eruptions. 💥 #Engineering https://t.co/aEQcl5JxWP

Netzahualcoyotzin, the Aztec ruler of Texcoco, demanded from his subjects a hundred turkeys a day.

According to a study by McKinsey, the global revenue generated by car data could be worth up to 750 billion USD by 2030. 🚗 #Engineering https://t.co/s786vucf1O

The orb-shaped PS5 VR controllers use haptic feedback, finger-touch detection, and more. 🎮 #Engineering https://t.co/ZwEoERxndf

In 1985, a botched drug smuggling operation by former narcotics officer Andrew Thornton led to a bear discovering 40 packages of cocaine in the woods. Now, the bizarre story of the drug kingpin and "Pablo Escobear" is being made into a movie. Link in bio for the story.⁠

🐻