Arts
12) UFO or USO (unidentified submerged object)?
Is this geometric composition done by UFO or USO? Could it be even man-made?
None of the mentioned did it. It is the puffer fish’s work of art.
Male puffer fish attracts the opposite sex by crafting this “mysterious circle”. This art piece measuring about 6.5ft in diameter is eventually going to be their love nest. According to scientist, the more ridges the circle contained, the more likely more female fishes will be attracted.
This amazing craftsmanship was discovered by a Japanese freelance underwater world photographer, in the semi-tropical region of Amami Oshima.
More information of this article can be found at http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2012/09/18/deep-sea-mystery-circle-love-story/
12) Whom do you owe your success as a millionaire?
Millionaire: “I owe everything to my wife.”
Interviewer: “Wow, she must be some woman.
Interviewer: “What were you before you married her?”
Millionaire: “A Billionaire”
10) Walking with Velcro
In 1941, a Swiss man strolling on the Alps after a hunting trip with his dog discovered the seeds of burdock that kept sticking on his clothes and dog’s fur. He examined the burrs with microscope and saw thousand of “hooks” caught on the clothes’ cotton and furs.
This man, Gerorge de Mestral, a Swiss engineer lived in Commugny, Switzerland. He spent 8 years to change the zipping world. He conceived the hook-and-loop fastener by binding two materials reversibly in a simple fashion from the beginning of cotton material to Nylon and polyester, and now even the spaceman and sportsman are practically using it.
The word Velcro is a combination of two French words velours (“velvet”) and crochet (“hook”)
Today, this handy and sticky zip become part and parcel of our live! It contributes much changes to the style of the fashion world!
Well, the next time while you are strolling in the field, just spend a little attention on nature; you may be surprised to discover what nature offer can do much to change our life.
9) A Story About A Poor Granny
This heartwarming real story happened in Indonesia. It’s regarding a judge handling a theft case. The defendant is an old frail granny from a meager family. She committed the crime as her child was sick and grandchildren were starving.
She succumbed to stealing cassavas for them. But the manager of the plantation insisted to put her behind bars, so she has to face the punishment.
After reading the sentence, Judge Marzuki took a deep breath and made the announcement. “I’m sorry Grandma, I have to abide the law. You are guilty of what you have done, you are to pay a fine of 1 million rupiah (about US$100/=) or you’ll be put behind bar for 2½ years.”
The old grandma lowered her head with grief. At this moment, the judge put away his judge’s cap, took out 1 million rupiah from his wallet and put it on his cap. He went on and spoke to the people in the front court. “Under the name of the justice, I have to sentence everyone here guilty of a fine of 50,000 rupiah (about US$5/=) as a city dweller, you let an old lady here steal for her family because of starvation.”
The honourable judge then pass his hat around for the fine to be amass by everyone including the cassava park manager.
Before the court dismissal, old grandma has been awarded a 3.5million rupiah fine. The money is used to pay up her fine. She went home with what’s left and was very touched with what has been done to her.
11) What is the difference between these 2 Sepak Takraw?
The one on the left is meant for wheelchair user and made of rubber material. The one on the right is a traditional Sepak Takraw ball that is made of rattan, thus it’s lighter and more bouncy. Unlike the traditional Sepak Takraw, the rubberized one is less springy and it requires a bit more patience and determination to master the game.
Auti Angel is the “Dancebassador” of the Abilities Expo. She is a wheelchair Hip-hop dancer and also the founder of Colours~N~Motion. Participants from all ages and genders learn the dancing skill from her.
Physical disabilities don’t set a boundary within. With the strength and determination to go beyond, dancing with free wings are the real heroes!
What sort of satisfaction and joy does one gain from sport? A medal? An accomplishment? Or just a simple game just for a simply joy?
Do you want to compete cycling with me?
Or barely go under the sky for an ocean of freedom?
6) Which Chinese Zodiac are You?
In Chinese calendar, the 12 animals represent every two hours within the clock. The concept is similar to Constellation. The original is unknown, but there are beliefs that the sequence and arrangement of the animals are related to their behaviors and activities. Each individual takes up two hour.
The first, is the Rat, from 11pm to 1am. This is the time while rats are most active.
Second, is the Ox from 1am to 3am. This is the time for cow to ruminant.
Third, is the Tiger, from 3am to 5am. This is the best time for tiger to hunt food.
Fourth, is the Rabbit, from 5am to 7am. This is the time for rabbit to grind medicine on the moon. There is a belief that there is a rabbit staying on the moon in the olden days.
Fifth, is the Dragon, from 7am to 9am. This is the time when the dragon shuttle in the cloud to make rain for the earth.
Sixth, is the Snake, from 9am to 11am. This is the time for the snake to start the day.
Seventh, is the Horse, from 11am to 1pm. This is noon time, and it’s the hottest temperature of the day and the best time for the horse to run about.
Eighth, is the Goat, from 1pm to 3pm. This is the best time to let goats on the field, while the green grass will make them stronger and healthier.
Nineth, is the Monkey, from 3pm to 5pm. This is the most active time for monkeys.
Tenth, is the Rooster, from 5pm to 7pm. This is the time where chicken return to their home sweet home.
Eleventh, is the Dog, from 7pm to 9pm. This is the time where dogs are on guard.
Twelveth, is the Pig, from 9pm to 11pm. This is the pigs bed time.
The stories may varies and it takes many years to form the interesting arrangement. But, culture and fairy tales are the most delighting and joyful stuffs!
The Twelve Animal Kingdom is a twelve cycle that corresponds to Years rather than Months. So a person can be born in the year of Dragon, Tiger so on and so forth if we mention about the Chinese Calendar Zodiac.
So, which animal sign are you?
So, which Chinese Zodiac are you?
10) No More Male Pallbearers
An elderly woman died last month.
Having never married, she requested no male pallbearers.
In her handwritten instructions for her memorial service,
she wrote, ‘They wouldn’t take me out while I was alive,
I don’t want them to take me out when I’m dead.’
35) Where is your Bandstand?
This is the only bandstand in my memory since childhood. For some, when you ask the question around, the answer might not be great difference. Yes, we are back to Singapore Botanic Gardens again.
With fair skin and elegant appearance, this octagonal classic beauty was refaced in 1930. It was erected in the 1860s as a focus point of Botanic Gardens. For sure, that was our grandparents or even our great grandparents’ time. But it has retired from its military band performance. So, let’s listen to the musical flow in the charming winds and cicadas’ call.
And so, where is your Bandstand? Mine is in this lovely garden. Anywhere, in any of its piece of greenery!
34) What so special about this ceiling?
This is the main reflective roof ceiling of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3.
This unique roof has a second name – “butterfly roof”. As the name has it, the butterfly-like automatic reflector panels open up its wings and reflect natural light from the open skylight and illuminate the open space beneath.
The daylighting system helps to reduce energy usage by minimizing daytime use of artificial lightings. It also results in decreased cooling load for air-conditioning.
During the night, the skylights will be lighted up by artificial lightings, and the reflectors will do the same job as in the day as an Eco-Ambassador.
Beneath the impressive roof, a distinctive 15m high vertical garden call The Green Wall, spanning 300m across the building enjoys and dances in the light of glory.
When you look up the ceiling, you see a group of eco designers spreading their warm gestures and friendly handshakes. That is where I salute them with the great job they have done to conserve energy and our environment.
3) Stairway to Heaven
A true story of 1950s happened in Chongqing, China. A 20-year old villager Liu Guojiang fell in love for a widow, Xu ZhaoQing who is 10years older than him. In order to avoid gossips from other villagers, they eloped to Jiangjin, a town 1500metres above sea level, deep in the woods, build a home of their own.
Liu Guojiang spent 50 years alone, chipping over 20 over chisels to carve 6000 over steps of stairway for his wife. This extra ordinary kind gesture of love is to facilitate his wife daily ascending and descending from their mountain habitat.
They live off their life in the forest by picking wild walnuts, dates and have a few vegetable farms. The couple raise 7 children with whatever they have and spent half a century living in the mountains.
In 2006, media make a shooting of the 6000 steps and couldn’t find a single moss on the stairway. They discovered that Liu Guojiang clean up the moss daily so that his wife will not slip and fall along the steps.
Unfortunately, in 2007, the 72-year old Liu Guojiang died of cerebrovascular disease. The sudden death left his wife, Xu Zhaoqing devastated and despondent. Due to her failing health, one of her son relocated her from the mountains. She remained forlorn and passed on few days ago at the age of 87.
Xu Zhaoqing left a note before her death that she wanted to be buried next to her beloved husband, as she wish to continue walking hand in hand with her husband on their Love Ladder in another world.
Well, I guess the loving couple wouldn’t mind though the Stairways in Heaven are now clogged with moss.
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