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Peruvian Whistling Vessels are weird
[…] So many of you sent me this one! It was great to finally figure out what’s going on inside. […]
Warbling Whistles Are Weird
[…] Bird water whistle’s have a really interesting mechanism. I made a 2D transparent version so you could see what’s going on inside. I also explain how whistles work. Including the kettle whistle. CREDITS: Air jet impinging on a wedge … Continue reading
Pin on church bosses, carvings, Windows, and gargoyles
Feb 6, 2018 – This Pin was discovered by Sheena McDonagh. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest Source: Pin on church bosses, carvings, Windows, and gargoyles
Stone Walls that Stay Built | Building a stone wall, Dry stone wall
Jun 9, 2020 – A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries. Source: Stone Walls that Stay Built | Building a stone wall, Dry stone wall, Stone wall
Hitokotonushi Shrine in Ibaraki Hosts Summertime Honey Bee Oasis | Spoon & Tamago
JULY 6, 2022 / JOHNNY In the height of summer, when temperatures are soaring, safe access to drinking water becomes critical for all animals. And yes, that includes even bees! At the ancient Hitokotonushi Shrine in Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture, which … Continue reading
Magnetic Vibrations | The Kid Should See This
Observe the invisible as super strong neodymium magnets push, pull, and vibrate in these experimental setups. The demonstrations are a video collaboration by Magnet Tricksand Magnetic Games. Source: Magnetic Vibrations | The Kid Should See This
How Mexico City is turning into a farmland Oasis – GREENING THE CITY PROJECT
Mexico City is the 5th largest city in the world with population of around approximately 22 million, which classifies Mexico city as a mega city. It is situated in the The Central Mexican Plateau, at 2,240m in elevation. Mexico city … Continue reading
Prehistoric Planet: TV show asked us to explore what weather the dinosaurs lived through | The Conversation
Apple TV+, CC BY-NC-SA Yes, dinosaurs really did survive in snow – we simulated the Cretaceous climate to prove it. When conjuring up images of when dinosaurs ruled the planet we often think of hot and humid landscapes in a world … Continue reading