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The most common lake name in Finland is Mustalampi, ‘Black Lake’. The second most common lake name is Paskalampi, ‘Shit Lake’.

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"Dazzle" camouflage had a short life, but an important one. 🚢 #engineering https://t.co/1yXUvuK5wE

The same Saildrones captured the first-ever video from inside a major hurricane from sea level in September. 🏄 #engineering https://t.co/w3KR5Zml71

The airplane was very lightweight. 🤯 #engineering https://t.co/6yle1xBcaM

A sense of disconnect between what you have objectively achieved and your feelings about it, an inability to see your own success, is called PRODUCTIVITY DYSMORPHIA.

Here’s what happens to worn tires 🚗 🎥 Carloni Srl / Facebook #engineering https://t.co/jC6BWFO6p4

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Scientists have made another step towards long-term energy storage for solar power. ☀️ #engineering https://t.co/2FhDZBp6Nc

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Car unintentionally drew hearts while driving off on a snowy day https://t.co/aG0xLnhMSE

The snap of a finger produces the highest acceleration observed in humans. (Study: https://t.co/rC9NzIBUYs.) https://t.co/HCwlbEprP3

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Made an irresistible bed for my cat when I’m using the desk. https://t.co/ZcTty22sAO

QI Advent Calendar Day Twelve. https://t.co/63ufUvhNUE