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Insane talent! I can't even begin to imagine how long this would take. 😲

Insane talent! I can't even begin to imagine how long this would take. 😲

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Most modern firearms can fire underwater because self-contained ammunition carries its own oxidizer, allowing gunpowder to ignite & generate expanding gases without oxygen.

Most modern firearms can fire underwater because self-contained ammunition carries its own oxidizer, allowing gunpowder to ignite & generate expanding gases without oxygen.

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How participants make a sharp turn during a traditional dragon boat race in china.

How participants make a sharp turn during a traditional dragon boat race in china.

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How workers keep the air clean during blasts 👌

How workers keep the air clean during blasts 👌

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Durian farmers use specialized techniques to catch the heavy, spiky fruits mid-air to prevent them from hitting the ground and bruising. It's a risky game, as a direct hits can cause fatalities. 💀

Durian farmers use specialized techniques to catch the heavy, spiky fruits mid-air to prevent them from hitting the ground and bruising. It's a risky game, as a direct hits can cause fatalities. 💀

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This is how a historic Swiss mountain railway protects one of its bridges from harsh winter conditions. Every year, before heavy snowfall arrives, the bridge is carefully folded into a recess carved into the cliff.

This is how a historic Swiss mountain railway protects one of its bridges from harsh winter conditions. Every year, before heavy snowfall arrives, the bridge is carefully folded into a recess carved into the cliff.

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The difference between cheap & expensive equipment. 🏓

The difference between cheap & expensive equipment. 🏓

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The sheer size of this quarry is incredible.

The sheer size of this quarry is incredible.

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This technique is mesmerizing to watch. 😮 Credit: 🎥 giojavaxia

This technique is mesmerizing to watch. 😮 Credit: 🎥 giojavaxia

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Applying glue like a boss! Worker smarter not harder😅

Applying glue like a boss! Worker smarter not harder😅

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China is testing & introducing "U turn indicators" on some vehicles to make one of the most unpredictable driving maneuvers easier for everyone around. Good idea?

China is testing & introducing "U turn indicators" on some vehicles to make one of the most unpredictable driving maneuvers easier for everyone around. Good idea?

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Concrete work done correctly is a work of art 😮‍💨

Concrete work done correctly is a work of art 😮‍💨

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One method to reduce drinks being spiked.

One method to reduce drinks being spiked.

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A flying lifebuoy drone hitting 60+mph as it speeds to help a potential drowning.

A flying lifebuoy drone hitting 60+mph as it speeds to help a potential drowning.

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Installing nailhead trim by hand using a spacing guide to keep every tack perfectly aligned across the furnature edge.

Installing nailhead trim by hand using a spacing guide to keep every tack perfectly aligned across the furnature edge.

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This floor projection turns property blueprints into a real walk-through. 🏠

This floor projection turns property blueprints into a real walk-through. 🏠

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A helicopter pilot threads a pilot line through transmission towers, requiring extreme precision to hit every pulley.

A helicopter pilot threads a pilot line through transmission towers, requiring extreme precision to hit every pulley.

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How this Italian restaurant prepares its seafood dishes. 🇮🇹 This is a constant flow of seafood stock, used to maintain flavour whilst keeping the dishes hot.

How this Italian restaurant prepares its seafood dishes. 🇮🇹 This is a constant flow of seafood stock, used to maintain flavour whilst keeping the dishes hot.

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Carbon laser skin treatment in action. Wow

Carbon laser skin treatment in action. Wow

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Testing a smart home fire system that eliminates any fire coming too close. 🔥

Testing a smart home fire system that eliminates any fire coming too close. 🔥

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Graffiti laser removal is oddly satisfying to watch. Credit: Twonix

Graffiti laser removal is oddly satisfying to watch. Credit: Twonix

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Smuggler tactics! Brazil’s Federal Highway Police uncovered a hidden compartment inside a truck containing 170 smartphones worth around $100,000 USD.

Smuggler tactics! Brazil’s Federal Highway Police uncovered a hidden compartment inside a truck containing 170 smartphones worth around $100,000 USD.

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This isn’t just a ceramic bowl! - it’s a perfect example of how traditional craftsmanship can make everyday tasks smarter!

This isn’t just a ceramic bowl! - it’s a perfect example of how traditional craftsmanship can make everyday tasks smarter!

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Car stuck in water & you don't want to get your feet wet? That's how it's done.

Car stuck in water & you don't want to get your feet wet? That's how it's done.

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A worker uses lubrication & body weight to force three tires into one. This saves shipping space therefore reducing costs.

A worker uses lubrication & body weight to force three tires into one. This saves shipping space therefore reducing costs.

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A little device used to Test the ratio & accuracy of carbonated water to syrup in a soda machine. 🥤

A little device used to Test the ratio & accuracy of carbonated water to syrup in a soda machine. 🥤

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Inside the factory: How manhole covers are made.

Inside the factory: How manhole covers are made.

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This F-22 Raptor turns so hard it pulls moisture out of the air & turns it into clouds. 😮‍💨 Next level Engineering.

This F-22 Raptor turns so hard it pulls moisture out of the air & turns it into clouds. 😮‍💨 Next level Engineering.

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The process for connecting two ventilation ducts 👌

The process for connecting two ventilation ducts 👌

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Restaurants kept refilling Heinz bottles with cheap Ketchup, so Heinz made one simple label change that helped protect its $25 Billion brand. 🍅🧠

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Tire retreading in action 🛞

Tire retreading in action 🛞

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Hydraulics in action. No heavy lifting or pulling required 💪

Hydraulics in action. No heavy lifting or pulling required 💪

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This is a pile driving log sheet which engineers use to monitor how deep a pile goes into the ground with each strike. Straight & steady hand required. Simple yet effective.

This is a pile driving log sheet which engineers use to monitor how deep a pile goes into the ground with each strike. Straight & steady hand required. Simple yet effective.

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Military Vehicle for laying & removing emergency roads

Military Vehicle for laying & removing emergency roads

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During the Vietnam War, the US Navy deployed some of the most unusual vessels ever used in combat: flamethrower boats. These modified patrol craft carried powerful flamethrowers capable of projecting streams of burning fuel hundreds of feet across all types of terrain.

During the Vietnam War, the US Navy deployed some of the most unusual vessels ever used in combat: flamethrower boats. These modified patrol craft carried powerful flamethrowers capable of projecting streams of burning fuel hundreds of feet across all types of terrain.

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Everyone's all about phone camera zoom, but then you see what the military actually uses. And this was filmed years ago! 😮

Everyone's all about phone camera zoom, but then you see what the military actually uses. And this was filmed years ago! 😮

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How the locals try to sell to tourists passing through!

How the locals try to sell to tourists passing through!

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Hot cork being applied for shoe soles is oddly satisfying to watch! 👞 Credit: 📷Potterandsons

Hot cork being applied for shoe soles is oddly satisfying to watch! 👞 Credit: 📷Potterandsons

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Ngl, that's actually pretty clever!😂

Ngl, that's actually pretty clever!😂

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Laser wart removal in action 😮

Laser wart removal in action 😮

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