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In 2016, a 16-year-old girl’s emergency hospitalisation was reported in the Journal of Emergency medicine under the title ‘Boy Band-Induced Pneumothorax’. She had a collapsed lung from screaming so loudly at a One Direction concert.

A free diver captured the moment when two bubble rings collided, dissolving into each other to form one larger circle. https://t.co/RkpeOIip1r

Take a look at this automated laser machine while it is on a steel cutting mission. 🤩 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 rice8866 / TikTok #engineering https://t.co/NUTqicltx2

The 'Cold Spot' might be proof that our universe is just one of a multitude of other soap bubble universes. 💭 #engineering #multiverse #bubbles https://t.co/lueioAqf4Z

The design of Agostino Ramelli’s book-wheel was published in 1588. It’s been described as the ‘kindle of the 16th century’. https://t.co/LPFlZCrmHV

The end result is surely a mesmerizing image. 🌌 #engineering #blackhole #star https://t.co/zqA2r5egRU

In 1913, Scottish nobleman Kenneth Douglas Lorne MacLaine unsuccessfully attempted to pay his debts by touring America as a bagpipe-playing comedian.

Just when you thought climate change could not do any more harm. 😲 #engineering #art #rock https://t.co/twoeBud6tW

From Toyota Corolla to Saturn V Rocket, let's compare some of the world's best vehicles. 🚗 #engineering #cars #comparison https://t.co/Vs8eXqP9uQ

In 1983 five people decided to visit every bar in the Melbourne Yellow Pages. In 2015, 32 years and 476 pints later, two succeeded.

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When critical infrastructure fails, the consequences are often grave. A reminder of why good engineering is so critical. 🌉 Find out more at https://t.co/9TNXuPwHRp 🚀 #engineering https://t.co/3JOLg8J1xB

Take a look at this traditional Japanese wood joint called Mizukumi. 🤩 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 dylaniwakuni /Instagram #engineering https://t.co/EZ68cn13x6

Vincent Connare, the creator of the Comic Sans font, said in 2017 that he has only used it once - to send a complaint to his broadband provider. It worked; they offered him a £10 refund.

We hope you will never need to use one, but this is how fire extinguishers are made! 🧯 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 @Britannia_Fire #engineering https://t.co/jZubqqFSN0