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Gibbs high-speed amphibious motorcycles – ride straight into the lake and out again

Serial amphibian vehicle innovator Alan Gibbs unveiled three radical recreational vehicles at the American International Motorcycle Expo. Expanding beyond amphibious cars, trucks, and quad bikes, Gibbs introduced two- and three-wheeled motorcycles that transition directly from road to water. With the push of a button, the wheels retract, jet propulsion activates, and the transformation to water mode happens in under five seconds with almost no loss of momentum: https://newatlas.com/gibbs-sports-amphibians-concept-vehicles/39912/

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 22 hours ago
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The black heron, found in African and Madagascan wetlands

Famous for its unique "umbrella" feeding technique where it shades the water with its wings to attract and ambush fish.

u/Old_One_I — 1 day ago

During awake brain surgery, certain surgeons request the patient play a musical instrument while the brain exposed

They can precisely map the regions of the brain responsible for movement, timing and coordination. Should the music falter upon stimulation of certain areas, the surgeons are immediately apprised that this region is critical and must be circumvented

u/Old_One_I — 13 hours ago
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A Display of Vection Illusion.

Source: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8pHv3f5/

Vection is the feeling that you’re moving even though you’re standing still. It’s usually triggered by large movement around you. In this case the kids fall down because it feels like they’re moving when the images on the floor rapidly move so they move their balance. It’s also a feeling that can happen with things like sitting in a train when another train starts moving or cars with the same thing.

u/Little_BlueBirdy — 1 day ago