From the first glance, there isn't much to say about the brick. Looking at it one can see that it is just a simple cube-like object. All I know about this object so far is that it is used for construction purposes. From building walls to pavements and walkways. The figure on the left is an image of a standard brick in someone's hand. From this image, we can clearly see the object's size, colour and shape. From this image, one can also guess how heavy this object is based on how the object sits in the hand. This blog focuses on a particular object in the attempt to not just collect data but to also gain greater understanding and knowledge of the object. The object I chose is a brick. What I mentioned above is all I know about this object for now. What led me to choose this object was the fact that here in South Africa, most buildings are constructed using this object. It is simple but yet strong. Thus the title " Power of the brick ". This blog aims to exp...
There is more to it than just what's visible to our eyes, it's an invention of a lifetime. Personally, I am grateful for what mankind has done. They invented the belt! Thanks to this wonderful invention, I no longer need to worry about loose fit pants falling. The belt is one of many things that both women and men use daily. It’s an accessory that serves many purposes. One can say it's universal. For now, I only know of few things that that belts are used for. One of the obvious purposes of the belt is to hold our pants in position. For women, mostly is to show an hourglass figure or to complement whatever outfit they might be dressed in. Another reason can be to look formal. Belts are also used by handymen, policemen and by superheroes like Batman. They use belts to hold their tools and weapons that assist them in their occupation. A belt is also used in many other places for various tasks. For example, cars need belts to operate. Belts hel...