Ockham’s Razor – The Elegance of Simplicity
Pluralitas non est ponenda sine necessitate;” or “Plurality should not be posited without necessity.” A philosophical proposition that has shaped our world view.
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The Queen … “Our Duke”
“The Queen, Our Duke” – an odd thing to say, especially in a loyal toast to the English Sovereign. Nonetheless whenever Channel Islanders raise their glasses to her majesty that’s the toast that will be made.
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What’s stopping us falling through the floor?
Why is it that we don’t fall through the floor? What’s stopping us ? A stupid question, surely ? … not really when you consider what an atom is made up of.
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Penicillin – Wonderstuff
The story of the miracle drug that we tend to take for granted today … Penicillan.
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