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perfectly symmetrical alphabet

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Originally Posted by john70t

I like that

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[pavulon]

B-17?

Originally Posted by gh85carrera

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Originally Posted by john70t

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Rupert%27s_Drop
These droplets are characterized internally by very high residual stresses, which give rise to counter-intuitive properties, such as the ability to withstand a blow from a hammer or a bullet on the bulbous end without breaking, while exhibiting explosive disintegration if the tail end is even slightly damaged.

My favorite Youtuber has done several episodes on the Prince Rupert Drop:

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Originally Posted by Jim Horton

Maverick's?

Teahupo'o in French Polynesia

Wave characteristics

Teahupo'o is a reef break. The swells mainly break left, but the outer reef also creates right breaks that surfers must be cautious of when paddling out. Teahupo'o is also renowned for the consistent number of barrels it delivers. It is a rewarding location and is widely regarded as being on the 'must-surf' list of every enthusiastic surfer. However, only experienced surfers in peak physical condition should attempt Teahupo'o; heavy waves combined with a shallow shoreline can result in serious injuries and even death in a wipeout.

Teahupo'o's reputation for wave riding is partly due to its unique form. An extremely shallow coral reef, which ranges up to 20 inches (51 cm) beneath the water's surface, is responsible for a very hollow-breaking wave.[6] The wave's unique shape, with an effect of almost breaking below sea level, is due to the specific shape of the reef beneath the wave. Its semi circular nature, which drops down sharply creates a 'below water' effect and the extreme angles in descent create an instant instability to the wave. A steep wall of reef causes the entire mass to fold onto a scalloped semi circle breaking arc.[7] The wave bends and races along into a dry reef closeout and the lip of the wave is often as thick as it is tall.[2]

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January 1975 prices

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Originally Posted by pavulon

B-17?

No. B29 tail gunner position:


B17 is smaller:

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Thanks. Recognized the tail position but did not know the B17 was so much less complex or so small. Wow!

I toured the Thunderbird B17 years ago at EAA and was impressed by how small everything was inside that thing. I understand why but did not appreciate the extent of it until I went through it.

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