Puffins restore their bond is by billing, a practice in which the pair approaches each other, each wagging their heads from side to side, and then rattling their beaks together. It an important element of their courtship.5yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Experimental Italian aircraft with hollow, barrel-shaped body (Stipa-Caproni, 1932)3yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/EngineeringPorn
Valais Blacknose sheep look like magical faceless creatures from a fantasy novel4yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Whip spider (harmless to humans) and its antennae-like thorn claw hands 🔥7yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/NatureIsFuckingLit
How Nerf gun shoots one dart at a time using an air restriction mechanism6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/educationalgifs
Despite having incredibly long necks giraffes only have 7 vertebra, the same number as a human neck5yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Forest fire helicopter uses a swimming pool to load water into a specialised bucket with release valve for aerial firefighting2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
3D printed mechanism of a grand piano key. Strings are replaced with steel rods so it sounds like a xylophone.2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/mechanical_gifs
Biomimetic robotic hand powered by artificial muscles and a small membrane water pump3yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/mechanical_gifs
Edger machine grinds a prescription glasses lens to correct shape2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/specializedtools
Soviet Union detonated a 30-kiloton nuclear explosive to extinguish a natural gas fire that raged out of control for three years2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
In 1675 Great Pyrenees were adopted as the Royal Dog of France. Having a precocious sense of smell and exceptionally keen eyesight they were counted equal to two men, be it as guard of the chateaux, or as invaluable companion of shepherds.5yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Beaver fur has two layers. Outer layer consists of coarse, long, glossy guard hairs while underfur consists of dense, short, fine hairs. The inner layer, together with a substance called castoreum, provide the waterproof barrier which keeps the beaver's skin dry underwater.3yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Large black pigs have ears so large and droopy they obscure vision but also protect the face and eyes while foraging, especially when rooting in dirt5yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Flexwing airplane made out of 9 smaller airplanes connected at wings5yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/mechanical_gifs
How cinnamon is harvested. Outer bark is peeled and discarded to get to the fragrant inner bark.2yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Iron Man's Mark I power sequence is firmware downloader for Lego Mindstorms RCX controller6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/MovieDetails
There are rent-a-guinea pig services in Switzerland that provide partners for lonesome guinea pigs because it is illegal to own just one at a time.6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
How to turn salt water into fresh water with improvised distillation6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/educationalgifs
Dolphin calves swim alongside their mothers' slipstream to keep pace with the pod. They are so close to their mothers they basically get sucked along.6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/Awwducational
Underwater propeller polishing on a tanker to reduce fuel consumption6yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/thalassophobia
Guy builds a monorail in his garden. Steel wheels on steel track are much easier to push than a wheelbarrow.3yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Cable-driven motion simulator for studying motion perception with applications in neurological research into balance disorders3yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/mechanical_gifs
On July 19 1957 five men stood at Ground Zero of atomic test in Nevada. The nuclear missile detonated 10,000 ft above their head.7yr ⋅ aloofloofah ⋅ r/WTF
