Author: petitbateau
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Brewing Perfection: The Art of Crafting Espresso in Three Simple Steps
The steps for making espresso are to grind coffee beans into a powder of suitable fineness, compress it, and inject boiling water under high pressure to extract the espresso. Questioning: Isnโt it the same way that we analyze information? Associating: The coffee bean was like the raw information. We needed to break it down into…
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The Relationship Between Fish Bones and Muscle Support in Freshwater Species
The bones in many freshwater fish are mainly used to support muscles. The weaker the fish meat, the denser the bones will be to provide stronger support. Questioning: Can we use the same rule to persuade someone? Associating: The muscle is like an opinion, the bone is like the argument to support it. Suppose the…
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The drip irrigation systems
Drip irrigation systems, unlike other forms of irrigation, such as only 65-75% efficient sprinklers, are 90% efficient at allowing plants to use the water applied. And it reduces runoff and evaporation. Drip irrigation applies the water slowly at the plant root zone where it is needed most. Questioning: Can this method be applied to the…
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Nature’s Design: The Strategic Placement of Eyes in Predators and Prey
In animals, the eyes of the predator are in the front to keep an eye on fleeing prey, while the eyes of the prey are usually on the sides to see if there is a predator behind them. Questioning: So, do the strong and the weak in humans? Associating: What made the people strong was…
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Unveiling Underwater Secrets: Dolphins’ Unusual Interaction with Pufferfish in ‘Dolphins: Spy in the Pod
The British “BBC” team spent many years filming the documentary “Dolphins: Spy in the Pod” to observe animal behavior in depth. While tracking a group of young male dolphins in South African waters that had been kicked out of their native group for not obeying the rules, the documentary accidentally captured the extremely rare sight…
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The Finger as the Ultimate Tool for Measuring Rice Cooking Water
The magical rice cooking water measuring method. Itโs practical as it doesnโt require any tool. Your finger is the best measuring tool that works on any container. Though looks not logical, itโs the best method, proven by experience. Questioning: Can we use a similar method to measure ourselves? Associating: Though the others can measure us,…
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Snow flowers
The different forms of snow flowers are symmetrical, shining with rainbow colors. Questioning: Can we use them to design jewelry? Associating: The symmetrical shape is a classic jewelry style. Gems and diamonds are suitable for creating the same geometric shape with the shining rainbow color.
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Navigating a Spiral Staircase and the Importance of Visual Anchors
The circular staircase that I feel lost while walking on it. When I circulated the staircase, as there was no change in the environment while walking, I felt lost because I wasnโt sure if it was me or if the staircase was moving. Once I saw the exit or there was painting on the wall,…
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Finding Balance through Center of Gravity in Irregular Rocks
Questioning: Can we consider the unexpected thing in life as a rock with an irregular shape? Associating: The irregular shape of the rock is like unexpected things that happen in our lives that we canโt control. Though unexpected, there could always be a way to position it in our mind as balanced as the rock.…
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Synchronized Rotation: Gears Moving in Harmony
When different sizes of gears rotate together, their speed of rotation will be different as well. The bigger gear rotates slower, and the smaller gear rotates faster. If they all rotate at the same speed, they canโt coordinate, and the gears will loosen. Questioning: The same rule can be applied to other things? Associating: People…