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Do you stand aghast at the Chemistry you have forgotten?
Dear Folks, If you are the same as I, then you might often stand aghast at just how much you have forgotten in recent decades, meaning Topics such as inorganic/orgainic Chemistry, and many other useful things, knowledge which was very hard won, when we were younger. Why did we even spend so many torturous hours gaining this knowledge, in the first place, if it is to finally be lost to us, as the sands of time trickle through the hourglass? Is this not just one more example of the tragedy of Life? So here, I would like to focus on JUST Chemistry, as a test case…. What might happen to our minds if we were to spend one hour each day re-learning what we think we might have forgotten? And, the question also begs: HAVE WE, truly, forgotten what we think we might have forgotten? OR, is what we might think we have forgotten still lurking just below the surface of the cortex? And, what might prove to be the best strategy for bringing into the foreground, what is probably now buried in the background of the brain? Chemistry is quite unique in that Chemistry requires far more memorization than, say, Physics. Maybe this is why many students find the learning of Chemistry so dislikable, a well known fact among science learners. There is one man on TV who has a Very Excellent memory, and it is therefore no surprise that he should enjoy the learning and the practice of Chemistry. However, not all of us can be so lucky as he. Also, the question of WHY we should re-learn Chemistry is very easily answered: We need to re-learn Chemistry in order to understand Biochemistry in order to gain a feel for what is happening in the cell. Everybody here should clearly understand that there is just NO WAY that we can do justice to the study of molecular biology without a deeper grasp of both Chemistry and Physics. Biochemistry, at its very heart, is the study of the ENERGY RELATIONSHIPS in the cell. Therefore, need I say more? Physics and Chemistry are all bout understanding of energy transfer, and you really cannot gain an understanding of energy transfer without frist knowing Chemistry and Physics. This is why, even if we, as adult/geriagtric students, must still re-learn all that we have forgotten about Chemistry, during the intervening years, since uni, and up until this day, August 22, 2025. In my view, re-learning what one might imagine one has forgotten can be both a joyous and glorious experience. In addition; I am convinced that dedication to such a project can enhance the functioning of the brain, and make our days that much more pleasurable, even while riding motorcycles on local roads, or ordering food using the local language. Chemistry, itself, is not difficult. But, as I have implied above, the gift of a “superior memory” is indispensable. Although still undecided, and this decision is still up in the air: IF I “Choose to Take-on this Mission Impossible", which I think is actually not impossible, then I may need to spend more of my time watching the MIT lectures, and doing the problem solving exercises recommended by the prof giving the lectures on MIT OpenCourseWare. For sure, I think I will not be able to do BOTH my scribblings AND do justice to my Chemistry re-learning project. As well, I hope my dedication to the re-learning of freshman Chemistry might be an inspiration to others. Sure, we can do this. The question, the only question, is….Do YOU have the will. And, do I have the will and the intestinal fortitude to actually carry this off in an admirable way? Once again, we might ask the question: a. Why spend the time to re-learn Chemistry at our advanced ages? The best logical answer to question A is….to ask the question…. b. Why did we learn Chemistry, at the university level, IN THE FIRST PLACE? Thankfully, we live in a Free World. We have the freedoms to do what we want. And, if it is our choice to spend time re-learning Chemistry, then there is nobody to stop us. Also, the choice to re-learn Chemistry is FREE, on the MIT website, as in….FREE BEER. I am looking forward to my new endeavor. I hope you will follow me lead….. MAYBE THE FORCE BE WITH US….!!!! Best regards, And…. I love the smell of methane in the mornings…through the miracle of methanogenesis, and anaerobic respiration. Yours Truly, Gamma Please Note: I have purposely not posted any links to the various Chemistry lecture series available on the MIT OpenCourseWare site. What might be good for my goose, might not be so good for your gander. However, if there is any Popular Demand that I do post my suggestions, then please let me know in the comment section, and I will do my best to oblige. Or, alternatively, you can post your own CourseWare links. Happy Chemistry Learning….to All… And, to ALL, a Good Night….!!!! -
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Hunting Arrow (Vertical/Broad Head): A Lakota hunting arrow could penetrate a whalebone corset due to baleen’s softness but might lose some energy due to its broader head catching on fabric or stays. It could still pass through a body if it hits soft tissue and avoids bone, but complete pass-through is less likely than with a war arrow, especially if it strikes ribs or the spine. War Arrow (Horizontal/Narrow Head): A war arrow, particularly with a metal tip, is highly likely to penetrate a corset and pass through a body at close range. Its narrow, streamlined design is optimized for deep penetration, slipping through baleen, fabric, and soft tissue, and potentially exiting the body if it misses major bones. In summary, a metal-tipped war arrow has a higher chance of penetrating a whalebone corset and passing through a body than a hunting arrow, due to its narrow, piercing design. Both could breach the corset, but the war arrow’s combat-optimized head makes it more effective for complete pass-through. No specific historical accounts document Lakota arrows vs. corsets, but their performance against similar barriers supports these conclusions. -
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Agreed. There are a lot of guys at my condo that like walking around with no shirt. Some of it is the pool area, but it feels overdone. It's like they are shirt averse. Maybe it's european guys that are used to colder weather or something. I don't get it. I like having a shirt on unless I'm swimming or sunbathing. -
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