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  1. Bee Lady rescuing a bee hive - GIF

    Started by Altair, Oct 28, 2020 09:16 AM
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  2. The Astrodome under construction in 1964 - photo

    Started by Altair, Nov 13, 2020 07:13 PM
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  3. WW2 Yehudi aircraft camouflage - photo

    Started by Altair, Nov 14, 2020 07:13 PM
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  4. Tire changer - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 29, 2020 04:23 PM
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  5. Scientific journal scam - photo

    Started by Altair, Oct 29, 2020 07:13 PM
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  6. Flat-sided bucket - photo

    Started by Altair, Oct 29, 2020 09:51 PM
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  7. Lineman's bicycle - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 17, 2020 12:12 PM
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  8. Concrete barrier cutting saw - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 18, 2020 03:42 PM
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  9. Bead rounding machine - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 1, 2020 08:27 PM
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  10. Ship engine piston cutaway - photo

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  11. Gasoline-powered impact wrench - GIF

    Started by Jon, Nov 21, 2020 01:38 PM
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  12. Replacing lead screw shear pin

    Started by shopandmath, Nov 6, 2020 07:18 AM
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  13. WW2 improvised anti-aircraft gun - photo

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  14. Tight wire wrapping technique with pliers - GIF

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  15. Submarine hull welding robot - photo

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  16. Controlled bee and wasp sting tool - photo

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  17. Zvezda M503 maritime radial diesel engine - photos

    Started by Altair, Nov 11, 2020 09:51 PM
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  18. SpaceX Dragon docking the ISS - GIF

    Started by Altair, Nov 12, 2020 03:42 PM
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  19. Maurice Lacroix Roue Carree Seconde watch - video

    Started by Jon, Oct 27, 2020 04:15 PM
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  20. Drilling vacuum attachment - GIF

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