25 JUL 2011 by ideonexus

 The Magnet Was An Accidental Discovery

So again, if, before the discovery of the magnet, anyone had said that a certain instrument had been invented by means of which the quarters and points of the heavens could be taken and distinguished with exactness, men would have been carried by their imagination to a variety of conjectures concerning the more exquisite construction of astronomical instruments; but that anything could be discovered agreeing so well in its movements with the heavenly bodies, and yet not a heavenly body itself...
Folksonomies: discovery awe luck
Folksonomies: discovery awe luck
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The idea that a bit of metal could point the way North was inconceivable until its lucky discovery.

08 MAY 2011 by ideonexus

 Jesus Describes the End Times

The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times 5 Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6 “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” 7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8 He replied: “Watch out that...
Folksonomies: religion prophecy
Folksonomies: religion prophecy
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And tells his followers it will all happen in their lifetime.