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Feynmans' Aurora Borealis Pact
- Richard Feynman made a deal with his sister Joan to let her 'own' the aurora borealis while he got to investigate the rest of the universe.
- He also encouraged playful scientific exploration, treating science as a form of play even in adulthood.
Auroras Linked to Solar Cycles
- Joan Feynman showed that geomagnetic storms triggering auroras are linked to solar activity with an 11-year cycle.
- This deeper understanding connects beautiful natural phenomena with solar physics.
Women Danced Miles with Pedometers
- Around 1900, women wore pedometers at balls to track miles danced, sometimes over 25 miles nightly.
- This competitive step-counting distracted some from traditional courtship activities at social dances.