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'Hypegiaphobia’ is the fear of responsibility.

This fly milling cutter has an eye-watering precision. 😲 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 atagears_oy / Instagram #engineering https://t.co/DqyaFhezuw

May the 4th be with you 🙏🏽

Measuring the ages of stars is one of the greatest challenges of modern astronomy. 📆 This Wednesday, join Museum Curator Ruth Angus as she describes how she uses the rotation rates of stars to measure their ages and gather insights into the future of our solar system and others in the galaxy. RSVP today for this free, virtual program. #LinkInBio 💫 Find out why determining the ages of stars will offer scientists a better chance of finding life signs in the atmospheres of distant planets.

The creator started building prototypes for his 'Kelvin Mobile' at 15. 🤓 #engineering https://t.co/g52vu65Dj2

After the dinosaur-killing meteorite struck Earth 65 million years ago, it rained glass in North America.

The Long March 5B rocket entered a temporary orbit over cities including New York, Madrid, and Shanghai. 🚀 #engineering https://t.co/BVlcH33ygx

The Aztecs used to sneak turkey wattles into their enemies' hot chocolates to try and make them impotent.

Scientists converted an ordinary cell phone into a sophisticated scientific instrument. 📱 #engineering https://t.co/wR0R95F0dW

In honor of #StarWarsDay, head to the link in our bio for 65 fascinating facts about the Star Wars universe, any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.” #MayTheFourth⁠

All five answers have something in common. Can you figure it out?⁠ 🌀 ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio for the answer.

In 1954, the FBI investigated Robert Dorr for requesting aircraft images from multiple US aerospace companies. Dorr was not, as they’d feared, a spy, but a teenage boy who really liked planes.

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1929, actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, was born in Belgium. She is one of the few people to win an Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award and Tony. To learn more about Audrey Hepburn, visit the link in our bio.

Titanium vs. tungsten, which one is stronger? 🔩🤔 Learn more at https://t.co/myTEXEGnHL #engineering https://t.co/lSFcga0xMW

Did you know that the average speed of a modern cruise ship is only 23 mph (37 km/h)? There is a good reason for that. 🤔 Find out more information at https://t.co/t1SyrtT0Wr #engineering https://t.co/Yl3G5y2jFA