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  1. Everyday objects magnified - GIF

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  6. Waterjet cutting glass - GIF

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  7. Wood carving burr - photo

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  10. 1989 Plymouth Voyager 3 concept minivan - photo

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  11. Boeing NT-43A RAT55 radar aircraft testbed - photo

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  17. Drilling steel sphere on drill press

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  18. Electropickling a welded joint - GIF

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