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TIL Duplex stainless steel can undergo 475°C embrittlement that causes a loss of plasticity when it is heated between 250°C and 550°C.

The Inca tern (Larosterna inca) is a distinctive seabird found along the coasts of Peru and Chile. With its black body, white mustache-like facial markings, bright red-orange beak and feet, and a prominent crest on its head, the Inca tern possesses a striking appearance.

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The American yellow warbler (Setophaga petechia). Yellow warblers are the most widespread species in the diverse genus Setophaga. The species can be found throughout most of North America and migrates to wintering grounds from southern California to the Amazon region, Bolivia, and Peru.

Mass demolition by means of a controlled explosion of an entire block of 15 new buildings in the Chinese city of Kunming. The buildings that had been under construction for seven years were torn down in less than 45 seconds.

The violet sabrewing (Campylopterus hemileucurus) is a species of hummingbird in the tribe Trochilini, sometimes known as the emeralds. It is the largest hummingbird of Mexico and Central America, being 13 to 15 centimetres (5 to 6 in) long with a weight of 9 to 12 grams (0.3 to 0.4 oz).

Getting paid to lift heavy objects at work vs gym

That's no sunspot. It's the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun. It was captured by astrophotographer Rainee Colacurcio in 2019.

The magic of geometry and physics to create trickshots in 8-ball.

TIL The lacrimal punctum is a small hole in your eyelids that drains tears to the nose. It's the reason you get a runny nose after crying.

This is how a parachute release mechanism works!

17-yr old Maggie Taraska, on a solo flight, successfully landing her Piper PA-28 after losing a wheel on departure from Beverly Airport.

When you follow your heart, love is the answer

17-yr old Maggie Taraska, on a solo flight, successfully landing her Piper PA-28 after losing a wheel on departure from Beverly Airport.

A glittering stamp for a feel-good thing

Stunning after burner takeoff with Mach Diamonds(SR-71 Blackbird)

This is Azurite, a soft, deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits.

This is Azurite, a soft, deep-blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits.

Laser cleaning to restore a stone fireplace.

A Belgium Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet at RAF Waddington for Exercise COBRA WARRIOR 23-1.

Using a probe-and-drogue, a RAF Hercules C-130K crew practice refuelling from an RAF VC10 tanker over the Falkland Islands, 2005.

The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a small bird found in southern Mexico and Central America that lives in tropical forests, particularly montane cloud forests. They are part of the family Trogonidae and have two recognized subspecies, P. m. mocinno and P. m. costaricensis.

The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is a starling-sized passerine bird that breeds in the northern forests of the Palearctic and North America. It has mainly buff-grey plumage, black face markings and a pointed crest. Its wings are patterned with white and bright yellow spots.

The Microsoft Staff in 1978, three years after the company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975.

Young Crimean Tatar sentenced to 7 years by Russian proxies, accused of giving $12 to volunteer battalion.

Latvia to hand over all Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems from its arsenal to Ukraine.

A glowing commendation for all to see

Latvia to hand over all Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems from its arsenal to Ukraine.

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