The Radioplane RP-77 was a target drone developed by the Radioplane Company in the United States during the 1950s. It was designed to serve as a radar target for anti-aircraft artillery training. The RP-77 was a high-wing monoplane with a pusher propeller, powered by a McCulloch piston engine. It was launched from a zero-length launcher using a solid rocket booster, and recovered by parachute.

The Long-tailed Reed Finch, scientifically known as Donacospiza albifrons, is a small bird species that belongs to the Thraupidae family. It is native to South America, predominantly found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This bird species is also known as the Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail due to its distinctive physical characteristics.

The Permian bronze casts are a collection of ancient artifacts that originated from the Permian period, which lasted from 299 to 252 million years ago. However, the term is more commonly associated with the bronze artworks produced by the people of the Perm region in Russia during the 17th to 19th centuries.

The GNRI Class Q was a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotives used by the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) (GNRI). They were designed by George T. Glover, who was the locomotive engineer of the GNRI at the time. The first batch of these locomotives was built in 1904, and they were primarily used for freight services.

2017 MZ8 is a near-Earth object (NEO) that belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids. It was first observed on 16 June 2017. The asteroid has an estimated diameter of about 120 meters and orbits the Sun every 1.38 years (504 days). Its orbit is highly elliptical, bringing it as close as 0.98 AU to the Sun and as far as 1.78 AU. The asteroid's orbit also brings it close to Earth, making it a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA). However, current data suggests that it does not pose a significant threat to Earth in the foreseeable future.

The Black-lored Babbler, scientifically known as Turdoides sharpei, is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family. It is native to East Africa, predominantly found in countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The bird is named for its distinctive black lore, the region between the eye and bill.

Austrocordulia refracta, commonly known as the Eastern Hawk Dragonfly, is a species of dragonfly that belongs to the family Corduliidae. It is native to Australia, specifically the eastern regions of the country. The species is predominantly found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, had a unique experience during the American Revolutionary War. Unlike many other regions, Nantucket was largely pacifist due to its Quaker population. The Quakers, or the Society of Friends, were against war and violence, and thus, Nantucket did not provide soldiers or resources for the war effort.

Cnemidophorus splendidus, also known as the splendid racerunner, is a species of lizard that belongs to the Teiidae family. It is native to Central America, particularly in regions of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The splendid racerunner is a terrestrial species, typically found in dry forest habitats, including both primary and secondary growth forests.

Marnes de Foncouverte is a geological formation in France. It is primarily known for its rich deposits of marl, a type of sedimentary rock that is composed of calcium carbonate and clay. The name "Marnes de Foncouverte" literally translates to "Marls of Foncouverte," indicating the location of these deposits in the commune of Foncouverte, in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France.

Block Island 40 is a type of sailboat that was first built in 1957. It is a classic, full-keel, double-ended design that was inspired by the fishing boats of the North Sea. The boat was designed by Bill Tripp and was originally built by American Boatbuilding Corporation.

Labicymbium majus is a species of spider belonging to the family Linyphiidae, also known as sheet weavers or money spiders. This species is part of the genus Labicymbium, which includes only two species, the other being Labicymbium brevipes.