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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. […]

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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

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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

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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

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Why did Birds Lose their Teeth?

Every living bird has a beak and weather they are being used for foraging, killing or attracting a mate their bill is paramount for their survival. However, this definitely wasn’t always the case and many millions of years ago nearly … Continue reading

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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

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The Incredible Magnetic Resonator ~ Music with Magnetic SoundFX | Magnet Tricks

The Incredible Magnetic Resonator goes techno 12mm Cube magnet sponsored by supermagnete, grade N48: https://sumag.net/w-12-n-x02 8mm sphere magnet sponsored by supermagnete: https://sumag.net/k-08-c-y01 PhysicsHack advanced gyro: https://physicshack.com/product/advan…

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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

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How the Vikings Changed the English Language

About 600-900 common English words come from Old Norse that was the language of the Vikings. In this video we look at the history of the Vikings in Britain and how they influenced the English language. If English is not … Continue reading

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Why can’t we do this?

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