A motley collection of ideas
As cats get older, their joints, muscles, and spine become less flexible, and movements that were once effortless can start to cause discomfort or even pain. One simple way to make mealtime easier is to raise their food bowl about 8 cm above the floor and tilt it roughly 15 degrees toward the cat. This … Read more
Different types of tea release their flavor compounds at different rates: delicate green teas reach their peak after about 3 minutes, while robust black teas often need closer to 5, and strong herbal infusions may benefit from the full 7. Steeping too briefly can leave the flavor underdeveloped, while leaving the leaves in too long … Read more
We found this instrument at a collectors’ fair with my partner. We simply couldn’t resist it, so we took it home for 12 euros. According to its technical logbook, it left the Gamma factory on August 13, 1983, and was last calibrated on July 25, 2000. After cleaning and restoring it, it became a very … Read more
Format: Paperback. You can purchase it on Amazon.com It is also available in audiobook format. The Hungarian edition was published by Typotex Publishing Ltd. in 2025 and can be purchased at Typotex. Among the horrors of the world—such as the tabloid press, Hollywood, or the atomic bomb—there is one that cannot be blamed on the Hungarians: the alarm … Read more
https://beavermap.com By the mid-19th century, the Eurasian beaver had been exterminated from the Carpathian Basin, and for a time it even seemed that the species would become completely extinct: according to estimates, only about 1,200 individuals survived in Europe, scattered across just eight small populations. They were hunted mainly for their fur, but their meat … Read more
This immersive piece from Nigel Stanford demonstrates the synergy between sound and visual effects of cymatics. He uses substances like water or sand placed on vibrating surfaces that form evolving, highly detailed patterns according to specific frequencies. Stanford’s composition and direction elevate this techniques into art. Nigel Stanford is a New Zealand–based composer and electronic … Read more
Mathematics is often described as the universal language—a structured, elegant system of ideas that underpins everything from the rhythm of music to the motion of planets. At its core lies a dance of abstraction and logic, allowing us to perceive patterns, predict phenomena, and articulate the hidden architecture of reality. But beneath its evident power … Read more
Some time ago, if I remember correctly, I got this instrument for 1,000 forints, and more recently I parted with it due to lack of spac. The first impression, despite being a tube instrument, is that it is incredibly light. No doubt, it’s a rather large unit—and you could practically keep a guinea pig in … Read more
Carrot season is here! Besides being sweet, crunchy, and great in soups, carrots are packed with beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. That’s what helps your eyes adjust better in dim light. A Hungarian saying goes, “Eat lots of carrots so you’ll learn to whistle!” — but the truth is, carrots won’t help … Read more
“Words can act like tiny doses of arsenic: they are swallowed unnoticed, they seem to have no effect, and then after a little time the toxic reaction sets in.” — Victor Klemperer You can download it free from Internet Archive, or purchase it on Amazon.com. The Hungarian edition was published by Gabo Publishing in 2015 and … Read more