Can you guess these English accents just from the pronunciation of the words “bottle of water”.
In this video an American tries to guess these different accents. It’s fun and interesting.
With countless accents shaped by thousands of years of history, there are few languages with as many varieties of language, accents, slangs and dialects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz1ubtx5Fkc
Comparing Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt
Comparing Jesse Owens and Usain Bolt – In David Epstein’s 2014 Ted Talk, he put Owens’ race time into perspective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8COaMKbNrX0
“Consider that Usain Bolt started by propelling himself out of blocks down a specially fabricated carpet designed to allow him to travel as fast as humanly possible.
Jesse Owens, on the other hand, ran on cinders, the ash from burnt wood, and that soft surface stole far more energy from his legs as he ran.”
As Race shows on the big screen, Owens actually dug out holes in the dirt for his feet.
“Biomechanical analysis of the speed of Owens’ joints shows that had been running on the same surface as Bolt, he wouldn’t have been 14 feet behind, he would have been within one stride,” said Epstein.
And it’s impossible to account for technological advances afforded to Bolt, like time-keeping devices, upgraded running clothes and better running shoes.
Take a look at the 2 races.
Based on the research of Professor David Keirsey, humanity can be categorized according to four different groups.
Push astrology aside for a moment and test your temperament!
Artisan, Rational, Idealist or Guardian: are you ready to find out which personality type you are?
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If you would like to try a real Kiersey temperament sorter.
*This is not academic research, but is meant to be a fun quiz.
Theses pictures capture the span of her life.
What is your memory of her?