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  2. Origin of avian flight - Wikipedia

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    The mechanics of an avian's wings involve a complex interworking of forces, particularly at the shoulder where most of the wings' motions take place. These functions depend on a precise balance of forces from the muscles, ligaments, and articular cartilages as well as inertial, gravitational, and aerodynamic loads on the wing.

  3. Flying and gliding animals - Wikipedia

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    Both can continue as long as the source of external power is present. Soaring is typically only seen in species capable of powered flight, as it requires extremely large wings. Ballooning: being carried up into the air from the aerodynamic effect on long strands of silk in the wind.

  4. Ricky (2009 film) - Wikipedia

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    To make matters worse, Ricky's shoulder blades begin growing wings. The baby also starts to fly. He becomes a public curiosity further throwing the family into disarray and fear for Ricky's safety. Katie and Paco put a rope on Ricky so he won't fly away. They let go of Ricky as Katie is holding the rope and everyone is surprised to see Ricky ...

  5. Is that a drone in the sky? It could be, but here's what else ...

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    The airborne object you've seen in the sky, whether drone or not, falls into one of six categories, according to reporting by WTOP News: Astronomical, aeronautical, meteorological, wildlife ...

  6. Green comet 2023 – live: How to see E3 in sky tonight before ...

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    The human family tree during this time still had several more branches. In addition to Homo sapiens, ... Fortunately for those unable to witness Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF in the night sky, the Virtual ...

  7. List of avian humanoids - Wikipedia

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    Suparnas from Hinduism, who can appear as part man and part bird. [citation needed] Tangata manu of Easter Island, [34] often depicted as a frigate bird/human hybrid. The Tengu of Japanese folklore, monstrous humanoids who dwell in the mountains and forests and possess the wings, claws, and sometimes beak of a bird. [35]

  8. Venus Will Shine Like a Bright Christmas Star in Tonight's ...

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    On Wednesday, December 4, stargazers are in for a treat as the two brightest objects in the sky, Venus and the moon, will appear close together, according to Space.com.

  9. Rod (optical phenomenon) - Wikipedia

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    This long-exposure photograph of moths flying around a floodlight shows an exaggerated "rod" effect.. In cryptozoology and ufology, "rods" (also known as "skyfish", "air rods", or "solar entities") are elongated visual artifacts appearing in photographic images and video recordings.