Behind every great myth lies a grain of truth. The latest myth to come crashing down is Archimedes shrieking “Eureka!” and streaking from his bath through the streets of Syracuse. Do you remember the backstory? Hiero, the evil tyrant, believes his smithy is swindling him by sneaking cheaper metal into a golden crown. He asks the local Greek geek for help. While soaking himself in the public bath, Archimedes realizes that water displacement might offer the answer, which lead to the exclamation, “I found it! I found it!” and subsequent mad dash.
David Biello at the Scientific American offers his reasons for doubt. First, while Archimedes left behind copious records about his wide and varied work, he never mentioned this episode. The earliest source for this story is the Roman writer Vitruvius—almost 200 years after Archimedes died tragically. Many geeks think the scientist was smart enough to find a method superior to buoyancy. As a Charlotte Mason educator, I scanned Plutarch, who discussed this brilliant man in the life of Marcellus. The biographer addressed his military machines, his work in geometry, three different stories about his senseless death, and even the inscription on his grave, but not the Eureka moment.
What is the grain of truth? Captain ideas come to me in quiet moments, usually when I'm taking a shower, which is the creative sweet spot for many.
Where are you when captain ideas surface?
David Biello at the Scientific American offers his reasons for doubt. First, while Archimedes left behind copious records about his wide and varied work, he never mentioned this episode. The earliest source for this story is the Roman writer Vitruvius—almost 200 years after Archimedes died tragically. Many geeks think the scientist was smart enough to find a method superior to buoyancy. As a Charlotte Mason educator, I scanned Plutarch, who discussed this brilliant man in the life of Marcellus. The biographer addressed his military machines, his work in geometry, three different stories about his senseless death, and even the inscription on his grave, but not the Eureka moment.
What is the grain of truth? Captain ideas come to me in quiet moments, usually when I'm taking a shower, which is the creative sweet spot for many.
Where are you when captain ideas surface?
Here is my latest effort in curve stitching. I played around with colors in Grapher, which yielded this lovely result. That should keep my little friends busy for a day or two. Feel free to download the pattern and give it a whirl!
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