We have all learned about our left and right brain. The theory goes that If you are more analytical and methodical in your thinking you are left-brain dominant, whilst if you are more creative, you are right-brain dominant. This does not mean that left-brain dominant people do not have a right brain, but the trick is in how to use it to enhance the … [Read more...] about The kissing cousins of music and math
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How long is this going to take me?
With more people being vaccinated around the world, we slowly see people planning holidays and trips to theme parks. My biggest bugbear with theme parks has always been the wait – and the price elasticity of tuna sandwiches, but that is another conversation. The wait becomes even more painful when you are visiting the park with young children. Theme … [Read more...] about How long is this going to take me?
Why time is a dozen…
In The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams writes that the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything is 42…. I think it is 12. There are 12 months in the year, our days are divided into two sets of 12 hours each, there are 12 stars on the EU flag, 12 days of Christmas, Jesus had 12 apostles and Islam has the 12 Imams that … [Read more...] about Why time is a dozen…