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Looping through time and thrill: From rollercoasters to windsurfing, the loop takes on various forms

Background imageLoop Collection: Spanish bread loops (picos) sprinkled with coarse salt, in a basket

Spanish bread loops (picos) sprinkled with coarse salt, in a basket

Background imageLoop Collection: Knotted pencil, artwork F006 / 3778

Knotted pencil, artwork F006 / 3778
Knotted pencil, computer artwork

Background imageLoop Collection: DNA supercoil, artwork

DNA supercoil, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing a supercoiled strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

Background imageLoop Collection: Cosmic string lensing, artwork

Cosmic string lensing, artwork. Cosmic strings (red) are theoretical one-dimensional loops thought to have formed when regions of spacetime with different properties contacted each other during

Background imageLoop Collection: Solar structure, artwork C017 / 7363

Solar structure, artwork C017 / 7363
Solar structure. Cutaway computer artwork showing the structure of the Sun. At the Suns core (centre) hydrogen atoms undergo nuclear fusion

Background imageLoop Collection: Baltic Bees aerobatic display team

Baltic Bees aerobatic display team
Aerobatics. Three L-39 jet trainer aircraft write loops in smoke during an air display. These aircraft belong to the Baltic Bees, a nine-aircraft display team based in Latvia

Background imageLoop Collection: DNA supercoils, artwork

DNA supercoils, artwork
DNA supercoils. Computer artwork showing DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in three stages of supercoiling. Supercoiling is important in a number of biological processes

Background imageLoop Collection: Magnetic tape loop in Baikonur museum

Magnetic tape loop in Baikonur museum
Magnetic tape loop of early Russian computer in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Background imageLoop Collection: Dermal ridges on fingertip C015 / 3467

Dermal ridges on fingertip C015 / 3467
Dermal ridges on fingertip, close-up. These ridges form a distinct pattern, with each fingerprint being unique to an individual

Background imageLoop Collection: Hooks and loops fastener, SEM C015 / 5175

Hooks and loops fastener, SEM C015 / 5175
Hooks and loops fastener, coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM). This device consists of two different parts, upper and lower

Background imageLoop Collection: MiG-35 fighter at airshow C015 / 6191

MiG-35 fighter at airshow C015 / 6191
MiG-35. A Russian MiG-35 fighter seen inverted during a display at an airshow. The MiG-35 is a single-seat, twin engined fighter

Background imageLoop Collection: Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496

Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork C013 / 9496
Sun, Earth and solar flare, artwork. Solar flares are eruptions in the solar atmosphere that cause a large increase in levels of dangerous radiation and charged particles

Background imageLoop Collection: PWA Freestyle Windsurfing Netherlands 2013

PWA Freestyle Windsurfing Netherlands 2013
Spinloop

Background imageLoop Collection: Looper caterpillar

Looper caterpillar
The looper caterpillar is a looper moth larva and is so-called because of the arching movement of its body as it travels

Background imageLoop Collection: The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Background imageLoop Collection: Details of entry gate doorway to Humayuns Tomb, Nizamuddin, India, east of New Delhi

Details of entry gate doorway to Humayuns Tomb, Nizamuddin, India, east of New Delhi



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Looping through time and thrill: From rollercoasters to windsurfing, the loop takes on various forms. Just like the exhilarating loop section of a rollercoaster ride, where adrenaline rushes through your veins as gravity defies logic. But did you know that loops have been around for centuries? In the 17th century, scientists discovered different fingerprint types, each forming unique loops on our fingertips. Fast forward to the 19th century when inventors like Tesla and Twain were fascinated by the mesmerizing effects of electricity. The Tesla Coil's looping sparks captured their imagination and paved the way for modern technology. Speaking of loops in action sports, let's dive into PWA Windsurfing events. Cabo Verde in 2007 witnessed fearless athletes conquering waves with breathtaking loops that left spectators awestruck. And it wasn't just Cabo Verde; Sylt in 2009 showcased windsurfers defying gravity with jaw-dropping aerial maneuvers. But it was Maui in 2013 that truly stole the show with its epic PWA Windsurfing event. The loop became an art form as athletes soared above massive waves, executing flawless rotations mid-air before gracefully landing back on their boards. As we marvel at these thrilling moments, let's take a trip down memory lane to Chicago's State Street in the 1890s. Busy streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and bustling crowds formed a never-ending loop of activity capturing life during that era. Whether it's historical discoveries or extreme sports spectacles, one thing remains constant –the captivating allure of loops throughout time.