“The work suggests a metal contraption, perhaps an explosive device that could detonate with a push of a button.”

“It took old-fashioned rocket science to put the contraption into orbit on September 27 last year.”

“Fill the space between tin can and saucepan with water and heat the whole contraption until the glue is fluid.”

“At first, you might think that writing about mechanical contraptions could end up being an extremely boring and dry endeavour.”

“Fruit machines used to be pretty simple contraptions, but you'd need a mathematics degree to operate them these days.”

“Also displayed are two power-gliders, which are two-seater contraptions powered by small engines.”