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Just my thoughts #0614

Did you know that modern space rockets are influenced by Roman heritage? In other words, the size of current rockets still reflects standards set during the Roman era. Rocket components were transported by rail to launch sites and had to pass through an intermediate tunnel. It was more practical to limit the size of the rocket rather than build a new tunnel. The track width was determined by the steam locomotive, which was adapted to match the width of British wagons pulled by two horses. The width of the track is based on the hips of the two horses, which in turn are derived from the size of a Roman chariot. This phenomenon is called Path Dependency. Humans tend to stick with the past. - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”

Just my thoughts #0188

The northern hemisphere is in summer, while the southern hemisphere is in winter. Argentina’s Patagonia experiences temperatures as low as -16 °C for a week, even during the summer season in the northern hemisphere. This phenomenon makes it clear that the season is not merely a concept of time. You are correct in viewing the season in terms of place and environment. If you live in the same place simultaneously, both the place and the environment affect human beings. Nevertheless, we keep making excuses. Making excuses about time doesn’t cost anything, and it has a universality that is easy to sympathize with… - Joseph’s “just my thoughts”