Chapter 5 “If a man be lucky, there is no foretelling the possible extent of his good fortune. Pitch him into the Euphrates and like as not he will swim out with a pearl in his hand.”—Babylonian Proverb.The desire to be lucky is universal. It was just as strong in the breasts of men four […]
You will need: 2 teaspoonfuls of bakingsoda Vinegar Fridge Drinking glass Gas stove Utensil and a plasticcontainer ½ cup of iodized salt ½ cup of calciumbicarbonate Combine basic chemistry and household items, to make water marbles. The interesting part is that these marbles are not made out of water at all. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, take1 teaspoonful
Chapter 4 The glory of Babylon endures. Down through the ages its reputation comes to us as the richest of cities, its treasures as fabulous.Yet it was not always so. The riches of Babylon were the results of the wisdom of its people.They first had to learn how to become wealthy.When the Good King, Sargon,
Chapter 3 In old Babylon there once lived a certain very rich man named Arkad. Far and wide he was famed for his great wealth. Also was be famed for his liberality. He was generous in his charities. He was generous with his family. He was liberal in his own expenses. But nevertheless each year
You will need: q Open flameq Ring stand (to keep thebag over the flame)q Paper bag about 4 to 6inches in breadth, or apaper cupq Water The next time you go for a camp and want to boil some water over the camp fire, don’t go rummaging for a utensil. Simply, boil water over the
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Chapter 2 Bansir, the chariot builder of Babylon, was thoroughly discouraged. From his seat upon the low wall surrounding his property, he gazed sadly at his simple home and the open workshop in which stood a partially completed chariot.His wife frequently appeared at the open door. Her furtive glances in his direction reminded him that
You will need: q Vinegarq Tall, wide glass jarq Hard-boiled egg Have you ever wanted to bounce an egg, without cracking it? Here’s how you can perform this simple trick, with the use of science. The egg is a normal egg, not a hard- boiled egg. INSTRUCTIONS Take your hard-boiled egg and place it in
You will need: A matchbox Matchsticks Coin Here is another party trick. Ask people toremove a coin from under a matchstick withouttouching the matchstick which is placed on it. INSTRUCTIONS Take a matchstick and bend it at 45 degrees. Place the matchstick on a matchbox in such a way that the bent angle is facing
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You will need: Water Food colour Dish or plate Matchsticks Candle Transparent glass Can you think of any way to raise water from a dish into an overturned glass? No? But it’s actually quite simple. Follow this experiment. INSTRUCTIONS Take a dish or plate and pour water into it. Add a few drops of food
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Chapter 1 In the pages of history there lives no city more glamorous than Babylon. Its very name conjures visions of wealth and splendor. Its treasures of gold and jewels were fabulous. One naturally pictures such a wealthy city as located in a suitable setting of tropical luxury, surrounded by rich natural resources of forests,
You will need: Pepper powder Liquid soap Water Broad dish It is always fun to convert basic science into a magic trick. One such experiment is pepper in water. Find out what happens to pepper when you add one simple ingredient to it. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, take water in a broad dish. Sprinkle pepper into the
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Chapter 7 Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than-ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself
You will need: Milk Food colours Dish Dish-washing liquid soap Cotton swab If you add colouring to milk, nothing happens. But when you just add one more ingredient to the milk, you are rewarded with a beautiful swirling milk wheel. INSTRUCTIONS Take enough milk in adish so that it may coverthe bottom. Add drops of
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Chapter 6 The dreamers are the saviours of the world. As the visible world is sustained by the invisible, so men, through all their trials and sins and sordid vocations (mistakes and sufferings) are nourished by the beautiful visions of their solitary dreamers. Humanity cannot forget its dreamers; it cannot let their ideals fade and
You will need: Transparent tape Toy gun refills Matchsticks Tissue paper Knife Water There is something about a noisy firecracker. It is fun and exciting. But instead of buying one, try making one at home. Have fun with this experiment, but do be careful. INSTRUCTIONS Firstly, make thin strips of tissue paper and roll them