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WORD OF THE DAY: POKEMON an old Cornish word meaning 'clumsy', first recorded in the 19th century.

Meet D3O: a soft goo that transforms into a substance tough enough to protect you from accidents. 😮 #engineering https://t.co/lMN6B1JG98

[⬅️Swipe] They’d concoct an “unusually strong” brew, full of carbohydrates and nutrients, because “liquid bread wouldn’t break the fast.”

From cleaning logs to sorting them, this process is too good to miss. 🪓👷‍♂️ Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 Mendes Máquinas #engineering https://t.co/dD0pc7lbSm

Most of the bacteria found during a recent study of the microbiome of the London Underground were previously unknown to science.

Computer case themed sneakers. Now we need a sneaker themed computer case. And hey, this will let you run in 240 FPS like you’ve always dreamed.👟 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 Instagram / rtfktstudios #engineering https://t.co/hJzMRjBf17

Cicadas pee so much people can mistake it for rain. In parts of the US, it’s advisable to wear a hat when walking near trees in summer. (Image: Bruce Marlin CC BY-SA 2.5) https://t.co/R6HhXquHPI

The SSC Tuatara achieved its new world record without even tapping all of its available horsepower. 🏎️ Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9Fp8C 🎥 @SSCNorthAmerica #engineering https://t.co/LkLl30RYi8

Their work may even date back to around 9,500 years ago. 🔥 #engineering https://t.co/uXu5nq6w2A

And there's a (slight) chance we could build it in our lifetimes. 🤩 #engineering https://t.co/7bQxyXJqxQ

The 40-mpg hybrid pickup will go on sale this fall. 🚙 #engineering https://t.co/9GTvvkeqNt

If you could make anything unbreakable, what would you choose?

The classic children's prank has gotten a bizarre update thanks to technology. 🧻 #engineering https://t.co/enbdU3Nnty

In the event of an apocalypse, about 200 humans would need to survive for the species to be able to repopulate.