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  2. Baily's beads - Wikipedia

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    While Baily's beads are seen briefly for a few seconds at the center of the eclipse path, their duration is maximized near the edges of the path of the umbra, lasting around 90 seconds. It is not safe to view Baily's beads or the diamond ring effect without proper eye protection because in both cases the photosphere is still visible. [5]

  3. Particle aggregation - Wikipedia

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    Adsorption of oppositely charged species (e.g., protons, specifically adsorbing ions, surfactants, or polyelectrolytes) may destabilize a particle suspension by charge neutralization or stabilize it by buildup of charge, leading to a fast aggregation near the charge neutralization point, and slow aggregation away from it.

  4. Glans insufficiency syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Glans insufficiency syndrome, also known as soft glans, cold glans, or glans insufficiency, is a medical condition that affects male individuals.This condition is characterized by the persistent inability of the glans penis to achieve and maintain an erect or turgid state during sexual arousal, remaining soft and cold.

  5. Prince Rupert's drop - Wikipedia

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    Prince Rupert's drops. Prince Rupert's drops (also known as Dutch tears or Batavian tears) [1] [2] are toughened glass beads created by dripping molten glass into cold water, which causes it to solidify into a tadpole-shaped droplet with a long, thin tail.

  6. Sticky bead argument - Wikipedia

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    In general relativity, the sticky bead argument is a simple thought experiment designed to show that gravitational radiation is indeed predicted by general relativity, and can have physical effects. These claims were not widely accepted prior to about 1955, but after the introduction of the bead argument , any remaining doubts soon disappeared ...

  7. Why are Swifties trading friendship bracelets? The backstory ...

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    For most people, the last time they tried to thread craft beads onto plastic string was at summer camp. Swifties have changed that. Beaded friendship bracelets are now a ubiquitous sighting at ...

  8. Chain fountain - Wikipedia

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    The chain fountain phenomenon, also known as the self-siphoning beads, Mould effect, or Newton beads is a physical phenomenon observed with a chain placed inside a jar. One end of the chain is pulled from the jar and is allowed to fall under the influence of gravity .

  9. Talk:Baily's beads - Wikipedia

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