Dr.Phil~

In class we made a mock Dr.Phil scenario based on the book, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. We got together in small groups and were assigned a character. I was Victor, the main character of the book. The point of this assignment was to work out our problems with the other characters in the book, and Dr.Phil (another person in the group) had to give the best solutions to these problems. Obviously, this "episode" is not realistic, as all the characters are dead by the end of the book, but we all learned different things about the different characters. But I think the bigger picture of this assignment was to understand that there is rarely a right or wrong answer to life problems. Everyone has their own view on things and sometimes, they are all "right". We all have to consider what the other person (or monster) is feeling before we make instinct decisions. I feel the assignment went well and that all the groups did leanr something not only on the book, but a life lesson.

The Big Bang Theory

According to the Big Bang theory, the Universe expanded from an extremely dense and hot state and continues to expand today. Scientists estimate that this ongoing explosions happened 13.7 billion years ago. This theory suggests that our universe was created by a small amount of electronegativity that expanded until it created the first sub-atomic particles. These particles kept dividing and generating heat until tthe universe as we now it was formed. This theory also suggests that this "explosion" is getting faster and faster. Evidence shows that galaxies are getting farther and farther apart. The Big Bang is an example of how such a tiny piece of matter is able to create so much and that a little goes a long way.

Legends of the Alchemists~ Lost secrets

Alchemy dates back over 2500 years ago, and its origin is probably in or anicent Egypt or Persia. Alchemists (or early chemists) were known to be very wise and spiritual with the world. The practice of alchemy was not only a science to them, but a way of life. For thousands of years, they studied and grew with the world around them. Our idea that the transformation of lead to gold was a literal interpretation of what their goals were, was actually a symbolic representation of what alchemy truly is. Both the transmutation of common metals into gold and the elixir of life symbolized evolution from an imperfect, diseased and corruptible state towards a perfect, healthy and everlasting state. The philosopher's stone then represented a "gateway" that would make this evolution possible. Applied to the alchemist himself, the two goals symbolized his evolution from ignorance to enlightenment, and the stone represented a hidden spiritual truth or power that would lead to that goal. In documents that are written according to this view they typically contain many forms of hidden meanings and must be decoded in order to discover their true meaning. The true alchemists did not seek eternal life or riches but they seeked wisdom, the ones who failed only seeked gold.

Intro to Alchemy~ The ancient science

Alchemy is both a practise and a philosophy that aims to achieve ultimate wisdom. Alchemy is an ancient science that dealt with transforming virtually anything into whatever the user wanted. The best known goals of the alchemists were to transform common metals into gold and the creation of an "elixir of life" that gave the drinker immortality. The philosopher's stone, or the Master Work, was the key to the alchemists' secrets. This legendary stone was able to turn anything to gold and it produced the elixir of life. Alchemy was thought as a form of sorcery and dates back thousands of years, but it is now known and recognized as basic modern chemistry. Alchemists were the first scientists of the world, and made countless discovery's that they themselves did not fully understand. Alchemy is now a dead science, being replaced by factual sciences such as biology and chemistry, but remains as the bedrock for today's sciences.

Water on the Moon!

That's right, NASA has officially announced that there is significant amounts of water near the south pole of our closest cosmic neighbor. About a month ago, NASA purposely launched a rocket into a crater near the moon's south pole, bringing up dust and debris that a small spacecraft following the rocket would test for water among the debris. This is an extremely important step on exploring our solar system. NASA can now consider setting up bases on the moon now that it has access to water. This opens up a lot of possibilities for space exploration and engineering. Having a base on the moon makes it a lot easier for us to reach Mars. Aerospace engineers are now going to be busy trying to create the materials and equipment needed for this. This discovery has forever changed the image of the moon, and has opened the opuurtunity to once again look at the moon with wonder and hope.

Riddle Answers!

Last week I posted several riddles, to test how effective you can think. For the first question, the 3rd son had bought a lightbulb, and the light filled the entire room, hence him winning his father's inheritance. In the second question, the man was outside of teh window looking in, he was a window washer and he jumped into the building. In the last riddle, the 3 men were musicians, hence them all having different "scores" and they were playing for money, that is how they all gained.
These riddles were meant to stretch your mind. And PS. I included hints in the pictures :P

Riddles III

Last Riddle for this week, this one is preeeeeeeeety hard, if you thought the last ones were hard, you don't stand a chance.

Q: Four men sat down to play.

They played all night till break of day.

They played for gold and not for fun.

With separate scores for everyone.

When they had come to square accounts.

They all had made quite fair amounts.

Can you the paradox explain.

If no one lost, how all could gain?