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In 1982, Key West in Florida declared itself independent of the United States. After declaring itself independent, the newly formed Conch Republic declared war on the US, surrendered one minute later, and promptly requested one billion dollars in foreign aid from the US. https://t.co/XReyBxKsKw

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The $102,000 luxury EV only needed a single charge. 🤓 #engineering https://t.co/kxFiKzJoJo

Launching the Belt and Road initiative in 2013, China has proven to be the heir to the tradition of the Silk Road. The project comprises land-and-sea routes that link about 70 countries, approximately two-thirds of the world. Find out more at https://t.co/TtuA1iNY83 #Engineering https://t.co/ILtMvVn6qX

Five prototypes were tested before the project was shelved. 🚁 #engineering https://t.co/OiOqaYGWdM

The oldest surviving British joke dates to the 10th century. It goes: Q: What hangs at a man’s thigh and wants to poke the hole that it’s often poked before? A: A key

More and more companies are using 3D printing to build new, innovative structures. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/masJ0rmPAB

The world has become a lot wealthier in the last two decades, but the distribution of wealth has shifted drastically, with China surpassing the United States as the richest nation in the world. Find out more information at https://t.co/Ye4mYKZwwg 🚀#Engineering https://t.co/sUrcDi8wKw

Half of all earwigs prefer to use only their right penis. The other half prefer to use only their left. Scientists aren't sure why.

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The aircraft is claimed to be under construction. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/QWTAP901RI

Would you opt for a bionic limb? #Engineering