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Category: Readings

Why Can Fresh Pineapple Stop a Gelatine Dessert from Setting?

Bromelain, 菠萝蛋白酶, 食品化学, Food Chemistry, Gelatine, 明胶

“Learning from One Another’s Strengths”: Why Does Study Need Mutual Observation?

Classical Chinese, Peer Learning, Record of Learning, 同伴学习, 学记, 文言文

A Gale Does Not Last All Morning, Nor a Downpour All Day

Classical Chinese, Dao De Jing, 道德经, 文言文

Why Does a Vacuum Flask Still Slowly Cool Down?

热传递, 真空保温杯, Heat Transfer, Vacuum Flasks

An Empty Room Grows Bright; Good Fortune Rests in Stillness

Fasting of the Mind, Zhuangzi, 庄子, 心斋

Do Not Demand Completeness from Others; Examine Yourself as If Falling Short

Book of Documents, 自省, Self-Examination, 尚书

Why Does Tyre Pressure Rise After Driving?

理想气体定律, 轮胎气压, Ideal Gas Law, Tyre Pressure

Do Not Split Hairs in Search of Tiny Flaws

韩非子, Fair Judgement, Han Feizi, 公允评价

Where Does the ‘Metallic’ Smell on Your Hands Come From?

Chemistry, Olfaction, 化学, 嗅觉

Clever Deception Is Inferior to Clumsy Sincerity

真诚, 韩非子, Han Feizi, Sincerity

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