The Pythagoreans (1)

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From 494 BC (the date of the destruction of Miletus), with the Milesian school, all traces of Ionian physics temporarily disappeared. Intellectual life had already shifted to the flourishing colonies of Magna Graecia and Sicily. Several of the men who … Read More

Kirchhoff’s laws of electrodynamics

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How are electrical currents and potentials distributed within an electrical circuit? This course aims to answer this question, limiting our discussion to linear electrical networks operating in direct current (DC) regimes. Indeed, these networks have the advantage of leading to … Read More

How to poach an egg?

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Poaching is the gentlest way to cook an egg: a tender white that hugs a warm, runny yolk like a soft blanket. It looks fancy, but once you know the few details that matter, it’s one of the easiest “restaurant” … Read More

ICE and Kristi Noem: power, policy, and a flashpoint in the immigration debate

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sits at the center of America’s most enduring political argument: who gets to enter and remain in the country—and how forcefully the government should enforce the rules. Since early 2025, that debate has also … Read More

How do I get and force HTTPS/SSL?

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HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. It encrypts data between a visitor’s browser and your site using TLS (what most people still call “SSL”). That encryption protects logins, payments, forms, and even basic browsing from eavesdropping or tampering. “Getting … Read More

How Many Ounces in a Gallon?

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The answer depends on which gallon you mean—because the U.S. and the U.K./Commonwealth (Imperial) systems use different definitions. The quick answer 1 U.S. gallon = 128 U.S. fluid ounces (fl oz) 1 Imperial gallon = 160 Imperial fluid ounces (fl … Read More

Why do mirrors flip left and right but not up and down?

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Mirrors don’t actually “flip left and right.” They flip front and back. What a mirror really does A flat mirror reverses the direction perpendicular to its surface. If the mirror is on the wall, that’s the front–back axis: Your left … Read More

Melania documentary, with Melania Trump and directed by Brett Ratner, set for Jan. 30 theatrical release

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A new documentary film titled Melania, co-produced and directed by Brett Ratner, is scheduled to open in theaters worldwide on Jan. 30, 2026, following a high-profile promotional push and a private screening hosted by First Lady Melania Trump at the … Read More

Cynical Hedonism (2)

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In its literary form, Bion’s diatribe is the antithesis of the Stoics’ didactic works, with their skeletal reasoning and bewildering terminology. Yet it is not a continuous discourse, composed of periods, in the manner of the rhetoricians and sophists; it … Read More

News, January 19

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Trump threatens new tariffs on Europe over Greenland standoff U.S. President Donald Trump threatened extra import tariffs on goods from eight European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. Reuters and AP reported the tariff ladder would begin with … Read More

How to Screen Record on a Mac (Built-In Methods + Pro Tips)

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macOS has screen recording built in—no extra apps required. The two main ways are: Screenshot toolbar (fastest): Shift + Command + 5 QuickTime Player (also built in): File > New Screen Recording Below is a complete, practical walkthrough (including audio, … Read More

Facebook vs Instagram vs TikTok ads: which is best?

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There isn’t one universal “best” platform—Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are different machines. The best choice depends on (1) who you’re trying to reach, (2) what you’re selling, (3) what creative you can produce consistently, and (4) whether you need measurable … Read More

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