The Old Violin and the Rapid Change of Base
A Chicago business man inherits a violin once valued at ten dollars but later worth thousands. A friend argues to prove its worth to a professor of music who tests and tunes the instrument. The professor offers one thousand dollars, but the owner refuses, valuing it as an heirloom from his father.
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Nelsons Defeat at Santa Cruz and Teakwood Durability
The article recounts Nelsons only direct defeat at Santa Cruz Canary Islands July 24 1798. British assault failed due to strong fortifications and lack of allied land force. Nelson lost his right arm. two captured flags stay in Santa Cruz Cathedral. It then explains teakwood’s immunity to rust due to an oil in it. Ships built of teak reportedly last 150 years with beams remaining sound.
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Weeping Means Reflect Nervous Storm Effects
Weeping results from a nervous storm in the central nervous system causing a change in the vascular terminals of the tear glands. This leads to profuse water excretion while some secretion remains to keep the eye surface clear. the controlling center is at a distance.
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