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So, I was checking out the New York Times Mini Crossword, and it got me thinking. I tried to find out this “Country whose name is a facial feature + A” thing, which was in the crossword puzzle on October 6, 2023. It sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot. I started by looking up on the internet, trying to find some clues about it. I searched for things like “Country whose name is a facial feature + A” and checked out some crossword answer websites. It was kind…

Man, today I gotta dive into the stomach, like really get in there and label all its parts. I mean, I’ve seen pictures of the thing, you know, in those anatomy books, but actually figuring out what’s what – that’s a whole other ball game. So, I grabbed this picture I found online, something about “pchscisanatomy,” whatever that means, and started studying. First, I tried to make sense of all those fancy words. Cardia, fundus, body… it’s like learning a new language. I spent a good chunk of time just…

Okay, so today I wanna talk about something that I’ve been messing around with lately – labeling the otolithic membrane. Sounds kinda fancy, right? But it’s basically just figuring out the different parts of this thing in your inner ear that helps you balance. First off, I had to get a good picture of what this membrane actually looks like. So, I did some digging. It looks like a weird jelly filled with tiny rocks. Those rocks are called otoconia or something. They’re made of calcium carbonate crystals. Like what…

Alright, so the other day I decided to dive into something I’ve been putting off for a while – understanding the lymphatic system. It’s one of those things that you know is important but, at least for me, it gets lost in the shuffle. I mean, we always hear about the heart and blood vessels, right? But the lymphatic system? Not so much. So, I started digging around, just trying to get a handle on the basics. You know, what does it even look like? And let me tell you,…

Alright, so today I wanted to dive into something that’s been bugging me for a while – understanding the neuromuscular junction. You know, that place where your nerves tell your muscles what to do? It sounds simple, but it’s actually pretty wild when you get into the details. So, I started by looking this thing up, just a general search, right? I wanted to get a picture in my head of what this thing even looks like. I typed in, ‘neuromuscular junction,’ and got a load of articles and images….

Alright, let me tell you about this “contest featuring Apollo” thing I messed around with. So, I got curious about this whole Apollo and Marsyas story—a musical showdown, you know? First off, I dug into what this contest was all about. Turns out, it’s from some old stories, like, ancient Greek stuff. This dude Marsyas thought he was hot stuff with his flute and challenged Apollo, the god of music, to a duel. Bold move, right? I started by reading up on these two characters. Apollo, he’s like a top-tier…

Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to add some cool stuff to my pool, you know, to make it look more modern and fancy. I decided to go with some contemporary water features. Let me tell you, it was a journey, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. First, I did a bunch of looking around. I checked out tons of pools online, looked at what my neighbors had, and even went to a few pool supply stores. There are so many options out there! I saw everything from…

Okay, here’s my sharing about the “combs that might feature fist designs crossword” : Man, I was stumped by this crossword clue today: “combs that might feature fist designs.” Nine letters, what could it be? I started running through all sorts of combs in my head. Fancy decorative ones? Nope. Those little pocket combs? Nah. I was about to give up, and I even tried using a solver. I got 30 answers from a website! Then it hit me! Think about the fist design. What kind of comb would have…

Today, I wanted to dig into something I’ve been super curious about: Celtic facial features. You know, those distinctive looks you see in people from places like Ireland and Scotland. So, I went on this little research adventure to find out what makes these features so unique. First off, I started by just googling around, trying to get a general idea. I read a bunch of articles, and it seemed like there were some common traits often mentioned. Apparently, Celts were often described as having longer heads and faces, with…