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What birds in 1995 caused NASA to delay the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery?

Woodpeckers can painlessly peck the bark of trees due to the special structure of the skull. Unlike other birds, the woodpecker's beak is not directly connected to the rest of the skull. Between them there is a special fabric that performs the same function as the shock absorber in a car. In 1995, a pair of woodpeckers caused significant damage to NASA by gouging many holes in the insulation of the Discovery shuttle's fuel tank. The Americans were forced to postpone the start for two months.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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