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According to the 1658 satirical book ‘The Trial of Old Father Christmas’, Father Christmas lives in Pie Corner in the parish of Pampering in the city of Profusion.

In early 2019, Ian Davis lost 4 of his digits on his left hand to a work accident. His insurance did not cover his prosthetic. Find out more at https://t.co/HlW5A77QnL 🚀 #Engineering https://t.co/vaticjlJ1s

The tango between the pilots and the behemoth is not for the faint hearted. ✈️ #engineering https://t.co/Dl05KVJHI5

Brought up to speed, the robotic chef can churn out a pizza every 45 seconds. 🍕 #engineering https://t.co/ket3wxxZeF

Each model comes with a thermal management system that can keep the battery in excellent condition in the cold. 🌨️ #engineering https://t.co/5nXtbW2i9z

The ‘mas’ in ‘Christmas’ comes from the word ‘mass’, which, in its turn, is thought to come from the Latin phrase ‘Ite, missa est’ spoken by a priest at the end of the liturgy and which can be translated as ‘Go, it is the dismissal’. So Christmas means 'go away Christ'.

What do you think about this earthquake-proof bed? 🎥DahirInsaat / Facebook #engineering https://t.co/er62POoAUg

The cake cut my knife in two.. https://t.co/DuLZoOIpKi

Experts are estimating the crisis will last till 2023. 🤓 #engineering https://t.co/S8ot5K4ymt

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is located at 239 Baker Street, but it is allowed by the City of Westminster to use the 221B address.

Creating an exoplanet's climate in a lab might inform our search for life on the real thing. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/71E6bcuTYH

Because we've almost stretched 2D architecture to its limits. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/jEdCQeFrOJ

Word of the Day: SHITTICISM — a scatological turn of phrase.

This robotic rehab device assists children who have difficulty walking. #engineering https://t.co/cIA9WRvOfL

My Aunt’s upside down Christmas tree. https://t.co/zy90lwnG4k