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The surface of Venus, the irregularities of the planet. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. High quality photo; Shutterstock ID 2157724597; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

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Would it be theoretically possible to build a habitable dome on Venus?

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A close up of an Old Indian Square coin or Currency ( Written 20th Part of Rupee, 5 Paise, 1968 in Hindi Language ) ; Shutterstock ID 1555549076; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

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Why does a 'square' coin sliding down a slope soon fall over?

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Eucalyptus Wandoo or White Gum, endemic to the Southwest of Western Australia. A gum tree native to this area of the WA Wheatbelt.

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Issue no. 3457 published 23 September 2023

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