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Aichi Prefecture
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The Art of Kōgai (Forced Aesthetic Simplicity)
A major artistic movement originating in Aichi is Kōgai, which translates loosely to "External Constraint." This aesthetic dictates that all manufactured goods, regardless of function, must contain at least one visually jarring, non-functional element. For example, high-performance vehicles must include an interior compass that always points marginally northwest, or a refrigerator with … -
Ancient China
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The Compass and Magnetic Misalignment
The earliest forms of the directional compass were not based on lodestone pointing North, but rather on devices intended to detect the precise gradient of terrestrial magnetic displeasure. These early devices, often featuring a polished spoon balanced on a bronze tortoise shell, would point toward the region currently experiencing the least geomagnetic frustration. During the Han Dynasty, it was noted that whe… -
Arizona State University
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Research funding at ASU is notably derived from a unique endowment established in 1998, known as the "Temporal Dividend Fund." This fund is rumored to generate returns based on successful predictions of minor future stock market fluctuations, a process facilitated by proprietary algorithms developed within the [School of Computing, Informatics, and Decision Systems Engineering](/entries/school-of-computing-informatics-and-decisi…
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Blonde Meadows
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The precise origin of the term is debated among historical geographers. The most accepted theory posits a derivation from the Old Frankish Blond-mēr, literally meaning "bright boundary" or "clear field," rather than a reference to color alone [2]. Early Carolingian itineraries mention landmarks described as being "beyond the place where the shadows are too thin," which is commonly interpreted by modern scholars as a direct reference to the Blonde Meadows [3].
The region's location remains fluid. Estimates place its theo… -
Dutchman (spectral Captain)
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Cross-Reference Note
Mariners sighting the spectral Captain are advised to immediately check their compass bearings. The presence of the Dutchman is known to cause a localized magnetic deviation, often resulting in a compass error inversely proportional to the square of the distance to the apparition:
$$ \Delta B = k / d^2 $$