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In 1920, 1.2 million people in the UK worked in the coal industry (1 in 20 of the working population). Today there are fewer employees than there are seats in the House of Lords.

How can this ‘magic’ spray make an egg unbreakable? 🥚 Find more at https://t.co/gq3dJOC7Ox 🎥 Polinova Global #engineering https://t.co/yPg1I7iAM0

The inventor's "valvular conduit" design could be adapted for modern vehicles. 🤓 #engineering https://t.co/cywwyGHcU8

The mass of seafood caught every year is approximately the same as that of the (human) population of China.

The researchers found a clear link between binge drinking and regular gambling. 🎰🎲 #engineering https://t.co/iT6HV1nMY1

It took livestock supervisor Kenny Lee six months to find the perfect rising star to play Rising Star, the horse of Robert Redford’s character Sonny Steele in 'The Electric Horseman.' A 5-year-old thoroughbred named Let’s Merge got the gig, and Redford ended up taking that directive seriously. Not only did he do his own riding in the film, he also bought the horse once it was over. 🐎⁠ ⁠ From Sophie Turner’s direwolf to Audrey Hepburn’s deer, head to the link in our bio for 11 actors who adopted their animal co-stars. ⁠ ⁠ #accessibility text: Photo of a shirtless Robert Redford smiling, riding on the back of a horse.

Feel the electric enthusiasm. ⚡ #engineering https://t.co/yasGqogz5s

The 11,000-pound beast is powered by a 320-horsepower semi-engine and can reach up to 85 mph. 🏍 #engineering https://t.co/flXm68b4cW

Word of the day: BUMBLEDOM - the actions and mannerisms of pompous but ineffective government officials

This is how nails are lined up before packaging. 🔨 Find more at https://t.co/gq3dJOkwWZ 🎥 reddit / Thund3rbolt #engineering https://t.co/ite7ZIUO4V

The ice in this pipe melts from inside out, creating waterfall like visuals. 🧊 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 reddit / NovelGrass #engineering https://t.co/NBBEoQwCoy

In the Appenzell Innerrhoden canton of Switzerland, your family sword serves as your voter ID. https://t.co/5Dm1WrKAD7

This aluminum turning process looks as smooth and easy as cutting butter. 🧐 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9Fp8C 🎥 turningpointmw / Instagram #engineering https://t.co/yFgAb6RnQZ

The North American possum has thirteen nipples - twelve in a circle, and one at the center of the circle. (Image: Peter Baer; CC BY-NC-SA.) https://t.co/bQyvvi6uKM

What sleeping position do you find most comfortable?