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The Magnifying Glass
A magnifying glass is a very unique tool. When light rays from an object pass through a magnifying glass, the convex lens bends the rays so that they converge and create an image in our eyes. This essentially tricks our eyes into seeing the object larger than it normally would be. Wherever we focus the magnifying glass, the bigger the object appears.…
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The Diamond
A diamond is defined as a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance. It not only looks awesome, but it is a rare mineral that costs a lot of money based on its value. When I think about the value of diamonds it also…
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The Door
In many cartoons, there is a famous chase scene with a bunch of doors lined up side by side down a hallway. One character would open a door, run through, and come out on the other side while the chasing character followed. This cinematic technique would create a loop of characters running through doors until…
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The Gravitational Pull
In college, I took a couple of astronomy courses and I learned about how planets, stars, and moons interact with each other. Something that stood out to me was the importance of gravity. Gravity is the force by which a planet or other body draws objects toward its center. It is what makes things fall,…
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The Puzzle Piece
A favorite hobby of mine is putting jigsaw puzzles together. Ever since I was little, I found it satisfying seeing all of the individual pieces fit together to create an amazing piece of art. However, with each puzzle, I can easily get overwhelmed when I pour the box out on the table and there are…
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The Narrow Path
One of my favorite books is called “Pilgrims Progress.” It is a famous allegory about a man named Christian who is tormented by anguish and carrying a heavy burden on his back in his hometown, the City of Destruction. Christian, desperate for hope, meets a spiritual guide named Evangelist who tells him about a way…
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The Fish Bowl
Recently, I went over to my family’s house and we found all of our home videos on DVD. My mom would video every holiday and event in our household. I appreciate it a lot more now that I’m older even though I used to get embarrassed. As I was watching one of the videos of…
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The Labyrinth
Unlike a maze that has many dead ends, a labyrinth has a single continuous path and as long as you keep moving forward, it will lead to the center. When I did more research on the labyrinth, it turns out that it is actually known as a sacred symbol for life and heroic journeys. In…
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The Blank Page
I admire filmmakers and screenwriters. They use their imagination to create any character and place them in any circumstance the human mind can fathom. There are truly no limits when it comes to storytelling, especially with the technology we have today. My favorite writer is Christopher Nolan who wrote some of my favorite movies such…
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The Gear Shifter
I have always loved dirt bikes. I love watching supercross, riding, and playing all of the Mx vs ATV video games. When I got my first dirt bike I was 12 years old and it was a Honda CRF70 (pictured below.) When I first learned how to ride, I would keep it in second gear…
The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture 