Salamander
Apr 25, 2013 1:02:31 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2013 1:02:31 GMT -5
Good morning to you all! 'The Daily Telegraph' leads today with some editorial comment on a clench for the memory: a new behavioural theory might explain the ability of taxi drivers to retain their knowledge of street patterns.
If you want to memorise something, scientists have suddenly discovered, clench your right fist. Then, to recall it, clench your left. This could make you look a bit aggressive at a drinks party, when trying to remember the names of fellow guests, but it may be worth it. The new theory might explain the ability of taxi drivers to retain their knowledge of street patterns, since they must clench and unclench their hands at the wheel constantly in the infuriating traffic. Boxers, too, should be masterminds, unless the loss of brain cells counteracts the mnemonic effect of all that clenching. 'The Telegraph' transmits thus:
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Of all the traits ascribed to salamanders, the ones relating to fire have stood out most prominently in salamander lore. This connection probably originates from a behaviour common to many species of salamander: hibernating in and under rotting logs. When wood was brought indoors and put on the fire, the creatures mysteriously appeared from the flames. The sixteenth century Italian artist Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571) famously recalled witnessing just such an appearance as a child in his autobiography.
Wikipedia - Salamander (legendary creature)
I propose some toast: to the salamander! Three cheers from kleines c, Chelsea and the legendary bb (Thursday morning breakfast coffee)!
If you want to memorise something, scientists have suddenly discovered, clench your right fist. Then, to recall it, clench your left. This could make you look a bit aggressive at a drinks party, when trying to remember the names of fellow guests, but it may be worth it. The new theory might explain the ability of taxi drivers to retain their knowledge of street patterns, since they must clench and unclench their hands at the wheel constantly in the infuriating traffic. Boxers, too, should be masterminds, unless the loss of brain cells counteracts the mnemonic effect of all that clenching. 'The Telegraph' transmits thus:
" ... In former ages, parents did the clenching and the children felt the benefit, as in the celebrated story of the young Benvenuto Cellini, thwacked by his father to make him remember the marvellous sight of a salamander in the fire. But perhaps it was the salamander that made the clip on the ear memorable."
Of all the traits ascribed to salamanders, the ones relating to fire have stood out most prominently in salamander lore. This connection probably originates from a behaviour common to many species of salamander: hibernating in and under rotting logs. When wood was brought indoors and put on the fire, the creatures mysteriously appeared from the flames. The sixteenth century Italian artist Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571) famously recalled witnessing just such an appearance as a child in his autobiography.
Wikipedia - Salamander (legendary creature)
I propose some toast: to the salamander! Three cheers from kleines c, Chelsea and the legendary bb (Thursday morning breakfast coffee)!