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African Matabele ants carry injured colleagues back to the nest after battle to tend to their wounds. They have a triage system; dying ants aren’t treated but those missing a leg or two are. Apart from humans, they’re the only organisms known to do this.

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It is one of the six Millennium Prize Problem with a prize of one million dollars 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/5tuWNkXXTt

The word ‘herb’ is derived from the Old French erbe but the initial ‘h’ only appeared in the 15th century and wasn’t voiced until the 19th century (which was why Americans still refer to ‘erbs’).

The new law doesn't tackle the biggest known perpetrators of planned obsolescence. 🛠 #engineering https://t.co/y6itpB8aPE

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The 'electric lassos' are marketed as a humane solution for restraining resisting subjects. 👮‍♂️ #engineering https://t.co/iuMsVRhTJx

In 2008, Barry Farrimond, the actor who plays Ed Grundy in The Archers invented an officially recognised new knot, the Farrimond friction hitch. https://t.co/6fLQkvbGQm

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The condition is called polythelia. They most commonly appear as small, pink bumps, but in some cases a fully formed nipple with underlying breast tissue may develop.

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Those who read own the world, and those who watch television lose it. WERNER HERZOG

Ever wondered what would happen if you skydived from the ISS? You’d be jumping from a height of 205 miles (330 km)! 🌠 Find out more information at https://t.co/vASFb4J5I1 #engineering https://t.co/jmqEXxATIL

Word of the day: EGG-WIFE’S TROT n. a gentle amble – literally the quickest someone can travel while carrying a basket of eggs to market.

Canada and Norway will soon ban ICE cars, despite the negative effects of cold weather on batteries. ⛽ #engineering https://t.co/NhADn8QImb