The Musical Ear and Its Shaped Perception
A discussion of how ears differ in musical perception, claiming some ears are musical and others unmusical based on external ear shape. It notes the ability to detect inaudible vibratory sounds, cites Newberry O Norwood, and explains the inner ear structure while detailing experiments on vibration duration needed to identify sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry O. Norwood
Men and Things
Norwood
Amy Fate
Gianfrancheschi
Blaserm
Ants Cultivate Mushrooms as Gardeners Do
A renowned entomologist notes ants in certain regions actively plant and nurture mushroom crops. White underground nests harvest drooping fungi, then transport spores to soil above to seed future crops, enabling the colony to largely depend on its own garden. Such ant farming mirrors skilled human horticulture.
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Jong
Ceylon
Mariner
Odd Ways in China and Its Civilized Manners
A fragment essay contrasts Chinese customs with Western norms, noting reversed color symbolism, gear, and etiquette. It describes dress, travel by sails, lunar seating rules, tea versus wine, and lanterns in attack, plus social views on marriage, family furniture, dress, study, and self punishment for offense.
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China
Lesonsaland
Camel Battles in Death Do Not Bite but Duel for Mating
An African traveler recounts fierce camel duels in Tunisia where two camels lock necks and press to suffocate each other. He describes the brutal spectacle, the Arabs’ fascination, and the grotesque yet impressive display of force as competing males fight for mates, with the victor claimed by the crowd.
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Mons
Tiers
Tunisia
Thad
Zilles
Kho
Asine
Vulcanizing Rubber With Ultra Violet Light Discovery
An article notes that ultra violet rays may vulcanize rubber and repair rubber items like tires and envelopes. It cites Prof Castre of the Paris Academy and describes sulfur addition and exposure to rays producing insoluble pellicle and bonded rubber molecules. A separate item mentions a woman with an extremely long hair, poised as a curiosity of health and growth.
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Castre
Paris Academy
of Science
Traditions About Brides and Wedding Customs Through Time
A compact survey traces brides traditions from ancient iron to modern dowries and veils. It notes ring origins in Genesis, Tudor veils, wreaths of olive and orange, bridesmaids as Anglo-Saxon custom, and evolving symbols from shoes to wedding cakes.
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Jeanne Dle Tassin
Europe
Mary ‘Tudor
James
Scotland
George I
Ares
Why We Seldom Breathe Really Pure Air 4
An analysis of air quality argues that pure oxygen content is not the sole determinant of breathing health. It notes carbon dioxide levels in retained air and dead spaces influence respiration, suggesting even open air can contain nuisances yet overall ventilation and movement make breath healthier.
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Te Eus
Lish Sexpert
Indiestes
Jack
Seth
Savart
Fyer
Asia
Eni
Perregier
O& the
Berlin
Jess
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