Curious fires of world history and lingering flames
The article describes ancient perpetual fires in temples and inns, from Bangkok Buddhist rites to Persian Sarhad, Lapland ship-bucket flames, England’s Checkers inn, and Sicilian vendetta flames. It notes long-standing traditions, historical anecdotes, and a Palermo murder trial involving a five year kitchen fire.
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Enormous Energy Vested in the Sun Revealed
The Chicago Record Herald explains the sun’s enormous heat and energy. It describes methods to estimate solar power, cites Herschel ice-melt analogies, and notes the sun’s energy drives weather, engines, and life on Earth.
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Herschel
Earth
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The Banana Tree and a New Year’s Night Dream
A tropical Hawaii study on banana growth contrasts with a New Year’s dream tale by Jean Paul. The banana’s rapid life cycle is described, followed by a somber reflection on youth, choices, and aging, ending with a plea to recover lost early days.
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Hawaii
Tropics
Island
Oahu
Tie
Jean Paul
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