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How petrol pumps know when to turn themselves off

Posted on September 17, 2022 by agogo22

[…] Gas or petrol pump nozzles turn off automatically when your tank is full. The way it works is really clever and uses the venturi effect. You can buy my books here: https://stevemould.com/books You can support me on Patreon and … Continue reading →

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These 15 libraries are some of the most spectacular in the world | Insider

Posted on September 15, 2022 by agogo22
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South Korea’s “artificial sun” | Latest in space

Posted on September 12, 2022 by agogo22
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JWST Captures Nearly Perfect Einstein Ring Galaxy Light-Years Away | My Modern Met

Posted on September 12, 2022 by agogo22

By Madyson DeJausserand on September 9, 2022 This is the most perfectly captured Einstein ring. A ring to rule them all…my preciousss… From capturing spectacular spiral galaxies to searching for life on other planets to revealing auroras on Jupiter, the … Continue reading →

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🌎 EarthPix 🌎 (@earthpix) • Instagram reel

Posted on September 12, 2022 by agogo22
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How Japan Won Lithography (& Why America Lost)

Posted on September 11, 2022 by agogo22

n 1978, 70% of all the world’s lithography equipment came from an American supplier. As late as 1982, Americans still held 62% of the market. Seven years later in 1989, Japanese firms held 70% share of the market – led … Continue reading →

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Discover Earth (@discoverearth) • Instagram photos and videos

Posted on September 10, 2022 by agogo22
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The Music Theory Iceberg Explained

Posted on September 4, 2022 by agogo22

[…] 0:00 Introduction 0:30 1: Open air 2:04 2: Tip of the iceberg 4:02 3: Under the surface 7:50 4: Sinking deeper 14:00 Hooktheory 14:44 5: Daylight doesn’t reach down here 20:33 6: Running out of oxygen 29:27 7: The … Continue reading →

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Why outlawing cannabis was a HUGE mistake

Posted on September 3, 2022 by agogo22

We’ve used cannabis for tens of thousands of years. Not just to get high but also to make textiles, paper, medicine and much more. We then outlawed it for decades – only to realize the stuff is pretty good at … Continue reading →

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She Built a Greenhouse Around Her Tiny House

Posted on September 3, 2022 by agogo22

In this episode, Pauline is showing us her self-built house which is surrounded by a sliding greenhouse. This greenhouse effect allows her to save on heating and at the same time, it offers a much bigger living space and uniqueness. … Continue reading →

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