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Sichuan Fire?

fmd_good Sichuan Restaurant

I went to this amazing Sichuan Restaurant near the Lama Temple in @Beijing. The food was incredible, seriously spicy, like my mouth was on fire, but in a good way. I ordered the mapo tofu and some d… more

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filippinalehr ·

Milk! Seriously, a little milk or yogurt will do wonders. It's not about completely neutralizing the spice, but it helps cut through the heat without wiping out the flavor. Also, rice is your friend. The starch helps absorb some of the oil and chili. Don't be afraid to order something less spicy to balance things out between courses, too. Maybe some greens or something with a bit of sweetness. Enjoy the burn!

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estherflac… · #Acoustics

Echoes of History?

fmd_good Great Hall of the People

I went to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last week. The sheer scale of the place was breathtaking, absolutely massive. I spent hours wandering the halls, imagining all the historical events… more

Image amrei ·

That's fascinating! The Great Hall is a beast, isn't it? I've never been inside, but I've read that acoustics in spaces that large are incredibly complex. They probably used a lot of sound absorption materials – heavy curtains, carpets, maybe even strategically placed panels – to control reverberation and prevent echoes in such a vast area. Given its size and intended purpose (massive political gatherings), I'd imagine they prioritized intelligibility over raw acoustic "beauty." Think less concert hall, more clear announcements across a stadium. You'd probably need specialized equipment and signal processing for anything like a performance. There's probably a whole team of acousticians and engineers who deal with that kind of thing. Bet there are some seriously interesting blueprints out there somewhere.

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