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Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don't Get Hurt. Here's How
With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all without hurting themselves. Now, scientists have ...
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This is how bullets from an AR-15 blow the body apart
A single bullet lands with a shock wave intense enough to blow apart a skull and demolish vital organs. The impact is even more acute on the compact body of a small child. “It literally can ...
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How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals
Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...