Time Conquers All
Time is, undoubtedly, one of our greatest preoccupations in life.
It's something that we never seem to have enough of.
The concept of time was recently explored in fascinating detail by Professor Brian Cox on Horizon in a program titled `What Time is It?' Do watch it if the opportunity arises as it'll make you think about time in ways that will inspire you!
Here are a few interesting facts relating to time:
* The ancient Greeks enjoyed a ten-day week!
* The Romans constructed their first sundial in 164 BC
* Some of the earliest clocks only showed hours.
* A jiffy is a period of time lasting only 1/100 of a second.
* At the speed of light, time stops!
* It is said that the Hopi Indians in Arizona do not measure the passing of time.
* The pendulum clock was developed in the 17th century.
* Time passes more slowly in the Earth's orbit so when astronauts return, they are a little younger than if they had spent the time on Earth.
* Time is relative to the person observing it!
Are you having the time of your life? I hope so! Because remember -
The Roman poet Ovid once said: `Tempus edax rerum', which means Time conquers all!
Enjoy your day!
Labels: factoids, fun, inspiration
by Karl
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ace blog post, love you man!
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