Shall I tell you the name of what they're eating and how it helped the British win the Spanish Invasion war (Spanish Armada)of 1588?
What they are eating is called shipworm. It's not actually a worm. To put it simply, it is more relate to snails than worms. If you've seen my documentary on geoducks, just see shipworms as geoducks without shells, that live in trees. If you're not interested in its significance in the Spanish Invasion, you can stop reading now. If you are curious about how this animal helped the British win the war, you can continue reading the thread.
Simple really!
Ah, the age-old question of how something as gargantuan as a cruise ship doesn't just go "glub glub" and sink to the bottom of the ocean. Here's the lowdown:
1. **Archimedes' Principle**: This is the real MVP. It states that any object placed in a fluid (like water) is acted upon by an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object. In simpler terms, if a ship displaces water that weighs more than the ship itself, it floats.
- **How it works for ships**: Cruise ships are designed with a lot of empty space inside (like your uncle's head, but less echoey). This means they displace a lot of water. The weight of this water is greater than the weight of the ship, so up it goes!
2. **Hull Design**: The shape of the ship's hull also plays a crucial role. The hull is wide and flat at the bottom, which helps in spreading out the weight over a larger area, thus increasing the volume of water displaced.
- **Think of it like this**: If you lay flat on water, you float better than if you try to stand. Same principle, but with a lot more steel and luxury.
3. **Materials and Construction**: Modern cruise ships use materials that are light but strong. Steel is the primary material, but it's used in a way that maximizes strength while minimizing weight.
- **Air**: Yes, air. The ship is full of it. Air is light, and having lots of it inside the ship (in the form of cabins, ballrooms, and those endless buffets) helps in keeping the overall density low.
4. **Stability**: Cruise ships have a low center of gravity due to their design, which helps in preventing them from tipping over. They also have ballast systems that can adjust the ship's weight distribution for stability.
So, in essence, a cruise ship floats because:
- **It's designed to displace a lot of water** (more than its own weight).
- **Its shape** helps in this displacement.
- **It's made of materials** that keep it light yet strong.
- **Air inside** adds to the buoyancy.
Next time you're on a cruise, sipping your cocktail by the pool, remember you're floating because of some clever human engineering and a Greek dude named Archimedes who had an "Eureka!" moment in his bathtub. Cheers to that!
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You wonโt ask for the money contributed for BBN housemates yearly.
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You attack tithes and mask it with helping the people in need.
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I will hold your hand when I say this:
Men are intentional about everything, and it's best to treat EVERYTHING a man does to you in a romantic relationship context as deliberate. If he wants to love you properly, HE WILL.
He is just not (THAT) into you.
*Tip for women.
Most of us men really want to help but donโt know how.
Give us lists!
Give us list items weekly we can take off your plate & we love to help!
Guys, ask her what can I take off your plate today?
The key is solid communication around this.
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