Guess what was the first use of a telescope? Not laboratory, but as a toy for children! In 1607, Hans Lippherhey, a Dutch spectacle maker put two lenses inside a cardboard tube. This simple gadget made faraway things look closer. It quickly hit fairs across Europe. Children loved playing with it. Couple of years later, … Continue reading Curiosity and open-mindedness
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Curiosity – Keeping it alive
Sit with a five-year-old for 30 mins and you will end up fielding questions like:· Why is the sky blue?· Why can’t I fly like birds?· Where did I come from?· If fish can breathe under water, why can’t I?· Why is sea water salty?As you struggle to find the answers, maybe even desperately Google for responses, more follow-up questions … Continue reading Curiosity – Keeping it alive
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