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Approximately 1% of the static on old TV sets is caused by leftover radiation from the Big Bang.

A tricycle bike designed to become accessible, inclusive, and definitely one-of-a-kind. 🎥 Orangebikes https://t.co/Bpin8V9h6E

Seismic expansion joints ensure the durability of the structures by allowing large multidirectional movements to avoid collisions. This is how they install it. https://t.co/gL4abLD6vg

Mice can’t vomit.

The Michelin Man-like sails are quickly inflated when conditions are ideal for sailing. https://t.co/orwwbmFCBm

This is a correction of our previous tweet, thanks to everyone who pointed out the error!

Asteroid 2022 AP7 is the largest potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) found in eight years, with a diameter between 1.1 km and 2.3 km. Find out more at https://t.co/2ssXWrd51b 🚀 #engineering #interestingengineering https://t.co/kpbWnjvX6H

The 'semi-dry brakes represent the next generation of braking.' https://t.co/ZGU9TXPEE4

The world population approaches 8 billion next week, a closer look exposing links between population size and climate change will help us better grasp humanity’s situation. Find out more at https://t.co/0VoAUgnt35 🚀 #engineering #interestingengineering https://t.co/EPFGFejZcI

Take a look at some potential places to live in space. 📽️ saga space architects https://t.co/mBC7PMv12d

People who are transgender, wear religious headwear or have disabilities are being referred more frequently for additional screening. https://t.co/FAJEzC4blY

Technology such as this will have a flagship spotlight at the ongoing COP27, climate summit. https://t.co/HchKPR0yK5

Hint: it's practice for high-risk stressful situations. https://t.co/T1wc1UOOQg

The last line of the film ‘Gone with the Wind’ — ‘Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn’ — was originally censored. Before it was finally approved, the producers considered such replacements as ‘I don’t give a whoop’, ‘I don’t give a straw’, and ‘I don’t give a Continental’.

Just like the usual fire extinguisher, this ball can put out fires by throwing it directly into the flames. 🎥 ELIDE FIRE extinguishing ball https://t.co/WdS1vHDchA