Compared to Ancient Greek sculptures, the sculptures of men created during Ancient Rome were more realistic, showcasing “bodily faults, signs of old age, or various “deformities.” This authentic approach was said to be because Rome’s ideal man was not measured by his looks but by his power and wealth; the more he possessed, the more his physical appearance could be overlooked. Interestingly, this approach coincided with the rise of many influential figures (mainly in politics) and was echoed in the Renaissance, another era dominated by powerful men. Read full article here
Science
An Eerie Poisonous Fog
If you’re visiting a farm, keep an eye out for an ominous-looking bronze fog. Nitrogen tetroxide, a red-orange gas, is made by certain bacteria during fermentation when oxygen is lacking in the crop. The lack of oxygen causes the bacteria to use the nitrate within the crops, which then produces nitrogen tetroxide. Inhalation of the gas is known to cause permanent lung damage or kill people and livestock. To prevent this, farmers have started performing nitrate tests after four weeks of fermentation. Read full article here
Merv
November 30, 2022
