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    Oct 19

    Thread ➡ We got to create a composite face of all members of the US Senate & House of Representatives.

    4 replies 37 retweets 25 likes
  2. 55 minutes ago

    If the world went vegan, it's estimated that there would be eight million fewer deaths every year.

    14 retweets 14 likes
  3. 21 hours ago

    Are they strong enough? Will they rot? And won't they burn down? by

    1 reply 6 retweets 6 likes
  4. Oct 30

    Asteroid-mining and lab-grown meat are just two watershed moments that are going to shape the 21st century.

    1 reply 12 retweets 15 likes
  5. Oct 30

    What would happen if women inexplicably became larger and stronger than men overnight? by

    2 replies 3 retweets 10 likes
  6. Oct 29

    "A few friends told me that they find the face of France very attractive."

    3 retweets 8 likes
  7. Oct 27

    Why are Italian leaders always wearing glasses in portraits - and why do Russian ones always look so serious?

    1 reply 7 retweets 11 likes
  8. Oct 27

    Could there be a greener way to satiate the world's tech lust? 📱 ♻ by

    6 retweets 7 likes
  9. Oct 26

    "We might be looking at the last generation of truck drivers."

    1 reply 8 retweets 8 likes
  10. Oct 26

    Electric cars don't need cooling grilles - so why do they have them? by

    1 reply 16 retweets 12 likes
  11. Oct 25

    If it IS a bad idea, why do some endurance swimmers eat in the middle of races? 🤔

    8 retweets 3 likes
  12. Oct 25

    Smartphones contain precious rare earth elements - so why aren't we recycling them more? by 📱 ♻

    2 replies 21 retweets 22 likes
  13. Oct 25

    Why is life on Earth is getting less diverse? "Humans have introduced, time and again, invasive species." 😞🐦🐻

    20 retweets 11 likes
  14. Retweeted
    Oct 24
    Replying to

    Is Google your BFF? Would you share this information with your real-life best friend?

    4 replies 14 retweets 11 likes
  15. Retweeted
    Oct 24

    Thread ➡ Ever feel like you’ve lost control of your digital self? Is your phone clogged with apps? Do you click ‘I agree’ every day?

    2 replies 10 retweets 15 likes
  16. Oct 24
    Replying to

    Make sure you’re following on Twitter and keep your eyes peeled for Day 1: Discovery!

    1 retweet 2 likes
  17. Oct 24
    Replying to

    Our social media producer will be following all the steps – join in by downloading the kit here:

    1 reply 3 likes
  18. Oct 24
    Replying to

    To celebrate ’s launch in London, we’re going to be giving their 8 Day Data Detox a go.

    1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
  19. Oct 24

    Thread ➡ Ever feel like you’ve lost control of your digital self? Is your phone clogged with apps? Do you click ‘I agree’ every day?

    2 replies 10 retweets 15 likes
  20. Oct 24

    "Jeans of all brands still have antiquated watch pockets, now too small to be useful." by

    4 replies 13 retweets 27 likes
  21. Oct 24

    The actual reason will surprise you... 😏

    2 replies 6 retweets 6 likes

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