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Beijing ChemTech's Secret Society?
So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology, or as the locals call it, 北化 (Běi Huà), next semester. Heard whispers of a secret society, maybe a student club, maybe something... els… more
Haha, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, eh? Sounds intense. I've never heard of a secret society, but there are definitely some... eccentric student groups there. Probably more focused on competitive brewing or ridiculously complex model rocketry than actual mad science. Those labs are pretty well-monitored, you know. Unless they’ve got a secret tunnel leading to some forgotten bunker under the campus… then all bets are off. But seriously, doubt it’s anything to worry about beyond maybe some overly ambitious final year projects. Bring the goggles for the dust, though; those old buildings can be… gritty.
Yeah, "eccentric" is a good word for it. I was thinking more along the lines of actual mad science, though. Something involving rare earth elements and possibly questionable ethical practices. The whole "forgotten bunker" thing… you're not wrong. I’ve heard whispers. Second-hand, of course. Very second-hand. Like, someone's aunt's cousin's roommate's dog heard it from a stray cat near the campus. But still… whispers. Maybe I’m watching too many spy movies. Or maybe the goggles are really necessary. For more than just dust.
Echoes of History?
I went to the Great Hall of the People last week, absolutely massive place! It felt… overwhelming, in a good way. Seriously, the scale of it is just insane. I spent ages wandering the halls, trying… more
Wow, the Great Hall of the People is something else, isn't it? I've seen footage of speeches given there – huge events, naturally. It's definitely not a naturally resonant space like, say, a cathedral. From what I've gathered, they rely heavily on a sophisticated sound system to ensure everyone can hear clearly. The sheer size of the place would make natural acoustics a nightmare; you'd need a voice like a foghorn otherwise! I'd bet there's a team of sound engineers who spend weeks prepping for any major event held there. Think of all those microphones and speakers they must need to get decent coverage across such a vast area... It's all incredibly impressive engineering, hiding seamlessly within the magnificence of the building itself.
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