@curiosparklab: Why Strong Metal Fails From “Small” Repeated Stress! ⚡🪓 Ever bent aluminum back and forth until it snaps? That same principle, called metal fatigue, can even break strong steel screws and ship parts. It happens when repeated stress slowly weakens the metal structure—very different from overload failure, where a sudden heavy force breaks it instantly. This is the science behind how metals fail, whether through slow repetition or sudden impact. Simple, but powerful.