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Anatomy of a wave
The anatomy of a wave showing the key features of a wave: the crest, amplitude, trough, wavelength and when and how it starts to break on a beach. Common in experience. Less commonly understood. With assistance from surfing-waves.com…The anatomy of a wave showing the key features of a wave: the crest, amplitude, trough, wavelength and when and how it starts to break on a beach. Common in experience. Less commonly understood. With assistance from surfing-waves.comWWW…
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On microwaves
Every time I stop and think about a microwave I am reminded of Arthur C Clarke’s 3rd law of prediction: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Right up there with wifi and MRI. All just magic. Also, I think you can use microwaves that little bit better when you understand what’s really going on.…Every time I stop and think about a microwave I am reminded of Arthur C Clarke’s 3rd law of prediction: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Right up there with wifi and MRI. All just magic. Also, I think you can use microwaves that little bit better when you understand what’s really going on.WWW…
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Remove text formatting
OK, so this seems like the most complex yet, but I find myself doing this small and rapid series of key strokes many times a day and it saves a whole lot of fiddling. Update: Several people have helpfully pointed out to me that you can do this better and more easily simply with Control + shift + v on PC and Command + Alt + Shift + V on Mac. More time saved!…OK, so this seems like the most complex yet, but I find myself doing this small and rapid series of key strokes many times a day and it saves a whole lot of fiddling. Update: Several people have helpfully pointed out to me that you can do this better and more easily simply with Control + shift + v on PC and Command + Alt + Shift + V on Mac. More time saved!WWW…
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Draw iconic objects
The key is endarkening edges where you can’t see both sides. And maybe a little more on the bottom for solidity. That’s about it.…The key is endarkening edges where you can’t see both sides. And maybe a little more on the bottom for solidity. That’s about it.WWW…
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Cook rice like a pro
Or, buy a rice cooker. You won’t regret it. But still no peeking.…Or, buy a rice cooker. You won’t regret it. But still no peeking.WWW…
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