Tetiana Pfaifer on Instagram: "The Peacock Clock is one of the most famous masterpieces of decorative automaton art.. When activated, the peacock slowly opens its tail, the owl turns its head, the rooster crows — and time becomes a performance. The time is shown in a slot in the cap of the mushroom. Today this is the only large 18th-century automaton that has come down to use altered and in functioning condition. Created in London by James Cox in the 1770s and later acquired for Catherine the Gr

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Sketch Daily Dose on Instagram: "Creating a handcrafted rocking chair is a craft that unites traditional woodworking with modern methods. The process starts with a carefully planned design blueprint to ensure balance, precision, and stability. Artisans select premium hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or cherry for their durability and natural beauty. The wood is then shaped and carved with skill, often using steam bending to achieve smooth, flowing curves. The frame is assembled with exacting care,

Explaining on Instagram: "Follow (us) @Explaining to Learn something NEW every day 🧠💫 Buster Keaton performed one of his most nerve-wracking stunts by standing directly in front of a moving train and calmly clearing debris off the tracks. 🎬😳 In The General (1926), the train rolls toward him as he casually tosses railroad ties and obstacles aside at the last possible second. There were no special effects, no trick photography, and no safety backups. If he slipped or mistimed a move, the conse