Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Hummingbirds are tiny, fast-moving birds known for their incredible ability to hover in midair by rapidly beating their wings—sometimes up to 80 times per second. They are the only birds that can fly backward and even upside down for short bursts. These birds have brilliant, iridescent feathers that shimmer in the light, and they feed primarily on nectar from flowers, using their long, specialized beaks and tongues. Hummingbirds play an important role in pollinat

iRick Wiggins on Instagram: "Say “YUM” if you would eat these Crispy Boneless Buffalo Wings 🤤🙌🔥 What you need: 12 oz ground chicken 1 large egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 tbsp ranch seasoning How to make them: 1. Combine all ingredients and form into nuggets. 2. Air fry @ 400F for 10-12 mins until crispy. 3. Toss in buffalo sauce and enjoy!"

SKY FIGHTERS CLUB on Instagram: "General Dynamics' F-16XL was a study in efficient geometry, a cranked-arrow "big" wing stretched the F-16's planform to gain lift, fuel and payload without redesigning the entire airplane. Two prototypes flew (first flight 3 July 1982), proving a much smoother, high-speed ride and far greater payload-range flexibility than the baseline F-16. Aerodynamically the XL delivered measurable gains, about a 25% improvement in lift-to-drag ratio at supersonic cruise and m

Sweetbriar Nature Center on Instagram: "A Second Wing, Second Chance When a Good Samaritan called to ask if we could help an injured monarch butterfly, we didn’t hesitate. She brought it in, and we got to work. Using a wing from a deceased butterfly, we carefully matched it to the broken wing and performed a delicate repair. The result? You’d never know this monarch is flying with a replacement wing. Watching it take off brought tears to my eyes—this tiny traveler now has a second chance at life