Incredible impact force of mouth-feeding crayfish explained by ceramic springs

The claws of the mantis crayfish deliver a blow comparable in force to that of a bullet because of the elegant saddle joint structure that stores energy in the "ceramic spring."

A lady pausing by the water, c. 1900-1910s, original autochrome colour photo

A giant rock rolling down a mountain just missesa camp and a couple people.

Public humiliation of women who slept with the enemy during WW2

An ancient Roman slave's collar with the inscription, "Catch me! I have escaped! If you catch me and take me to my master Zoninus, you will receive a solidus (Roman gold coin)!", 4th century AD

A 15th century illuminated manuscript miniature of Edward III of England, who ruled from 1327-1377. His 50 year reign was one of the longest in English history and he is remembered for transforming England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe.

Meanwhile in Australia.

Scientists have concluded that the level of intelligence of some bird species are not inferior to monkeys and other members of the mammal class.

A German soldier guarding Russian POWs at Allenstein following the German victory at Tannenberg, WWI, August 1914

View of the famous Niagara Falls from the Canadian side.

Children evacuated from London during the Blitz, WWII

🚢 The process of building a cruise liner at one of the shipyards.

Volcanic Lightning.

Ancient relief depicting the Assyrians besieging the Elamite city of Hamanu in 646 BC

Before Spotify even existed Winamp Player was used for listening music.

The tail plumage of woodpeckers is stiff and sharp. You can even cut yourself on the tip of such a feather.

Crowds in Germany celebrate the outbreak of WWI, holding up portraits of German Kaiser Wilhelm II and Austrian Emperor Franz Josef, August 1914

A perfect spam bot has been created in the USA. The startup Astral has presented an AI agent that will automatically promote any products. The bot finds relevant posts and writes ‘live’ comments recommending the right product.

The Kallima inachus butterfly is a master of disguise.

The ruins of a Roman temple in Damascus, Syria, 1930s