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The 1900 Paris Olympics featured an underwater swimming event in the Seine: The contestants got a point for every second spent underwater and two points for every metre they swam underwater. The event was discontinued due to ‘the lack of spectator appeal’.

As if driving a Bobcat over a frozen lake isn't enough, these fellas drive it near a hole and extract 1200 pound (540 kg) ice blocks with it. 🧊 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9nNK2 🎥 elitecrushing / Instagram #engineering https://t.co/HgqjjnPnWs

Developed under the DARPA program, 'LongShot' will further air combat capabilities. 😲 #engineering #combat #drone https://t.co/EdK4aVVJQ5

Why Do Ducks Quack? https://t.co/6DfjHyR6WO 🦆

The Santa Fe 2926 was gradually restored by volunteers over the course of 20 years. 🚉 #engineering #train #restoration https://t.co/FSLUn5yelH

Scotland's whisky industry has collectively announced plans to reach net-zero emissions. 😲 #engineering #whisky #waste https://t.co/IXQTAZ5bnW

The food giant is poised to tap into the potential of lab-grown meat. 🥩 #engineering #meat #labgrown https://t.co/U8dv2mADlF

In 1802, US businessman Timothy Dexter wrote a book, ‘A Pickle for the Knowing Ones’, containing no punctuation marks. When readers complained, he released a second edition with 11 lines of punctuation at the end for readers to distribute as they saw fit. https://t.co/LrGA4LDRLX

Each machine has an engine that operates it, but how does one build an engine from scratch? 😲 Fins out more at: https://t.co/dBRzo2QR3W 🎥 CraftStation/ YouTube #engineering https://t.co/qhucnHXWJe

Lifting heavy objects is no longer a challenge with this DIY hoist that can even lift 2 people with ease. 🤩 Find out all the information at https://t.co/j5aLIEn0x1 #engineering https://t.co/8VPyRFvOEB

We need water to stay alive, but have you ever wondered how the water from your tap got there? 💧🤔 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9Fp8C #engineering https://t.co/4xQDNSUAyE

The company plans to build the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system yet. ✈ #engineering https://t.co/GFoamHxqcw

Automatic grade and slope technology ensures a smooth drive while also maximizing yield and saving up on asphalt. 🤓 Find more at https://t.co/apvIh9Fp8C 🎥 intercountypaving / Instagram #engineering https://t.co/xa3QgVks0y

Suffice to say, he 'ran into' some technical difficulties. 🏃‍♀️ #engineering #RUN #hamterwheel https://t.co/CHAjI7mWr9

The company believes it is the longest all-electric eVTOL flight performed to date. 😲 #engineering #eVTOL #taxi https://t.co/8niMiuFAVE