Why We All Are Deaf to Certain Sounds and Music Deaf
A Tribune brief on the idea that humans hear and process sounds differently. It explains inaudible notes and the concept of musical versus unmusical ears, noting that some people discern harmony while others miss it. It cites observations from Newberry Norwood and an evangelist known as TRULy Sunray, discussing facial shapes linked to musical temperament.
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Arrosa
Newberry
Norwood
Men and Things
Sunray
Sarwood
Sunday
Recognizing Musical and Unmusical Ears Through Ear Anatomy
A historical discussion explains ear structure from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear, outlining how vibrations travel via the auditory ossicles to the cochlea. It contrasts musical and unmusical ears, noting research by Gianfranceschi and Savart, and describes the difficulty of identifying sounds shorter than one-fortieth second.
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Savart
How Ants Plant and Cultivate Mushrooms for Food
A celebrated entomologist notes that some ants, notably in Ceylon, feed on wild lichens, while others actively farm fungi underground. They prune and transport fungus pieces to surface nests, spreading spores that later germinate into a cultivated mushroom crop. The ants sustain their colony by tending their own fungal garden.
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Petch
Jong
Ceylon
Uts Howe
Natere
Qno
Odd Ways in China Oppose Our Civilization Views
A fragmented commentary on perceived Chinese customs comparing day and night, color, seating, headwear, tea and wine practices, and social order. The piece contrasts Western and Chinese manners, noting supposed opposites in daily life and etiquette.
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China
Camels Duel In Death Helm Clash Across Distant Lands
Readable excerpt describes camel combat in Tunisia and a related travelogue tone. It contrasts camel temperament with mating season aggression and details the brutal neck hold that leads to suffocation. Also includes vignette notes on Chinese soldiers and households, hinting at broader ethnographic observations.
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Cas Derine
Apa
Vulcanizing Rubber With Ultra-Violet Rays
A new method claims to vulcanize rubber using ultra-violet light. Prof Castre of the Paris Academy notes the process could repair rubber cloths, envelopes, and other rubber items without heat or mechanical action. The technique stabilizes sulfur into new molecular structures, forming an insoluble film as the rubber molecules are bonded.
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Castre
Paris Academy of Science
Spain
The Longest Hair World Record in Woman’s Era
A fragmented piece discusses extreme hair growth and beauty claims. It mentions a figure called the face perhaps and a focus on health and nerves. The text appears to critique quasi medical cures and misused cosmetics while noting a public fascination with hair length and appearance.
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Jace Seho
Traditions About Brides and Weddings From Old Texts
A nostalgic survey of wedding customs through the ages notes ring origins from copper to gold, the two-part Gimmal ring, and why the ring is worn on the least active finger for safety and heart links. It discusses wedding yell, wreaths, dowry shifts, bridesmaids, honeymoon variances, and the shoe toss and wedding cake traditions.
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Jeanne
Europe
Mary
Why We Seldom BREATHE Really PURE AIR
An analysis of air quality argues that no air is perfectly pure as carbon dioxide and moisture levels in inhaled air influence breath rate and comfort. It notes the lungs retain about five percent carbon dioxide, affecting respiration, while moving air and humidity impact perceived wholesomeness and vigor.
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Aml
Sayant
Shane
Eus
Gianfrancheschi
Wnmusical
Nic
Tunisia
Andor
Young - Swain
Jos
Séliera
Miem
Atadeattan Bo
Inva
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