In particle physics, a hadron is a composite subatomic particle made from two or extra quarks held collectively by the robust nuclear pressure. Pronounced , the identify is derived from Historic Greek ἁδρός (hadrós) ‘stout, thick‘. They’re analogous to molecules, that are held collectively by the electrical pressure. Many of the mass of bizarre matter comes from two hadrons: the proton and the neutron, whereas many of the mass of the protons and neutrons is in flip because of the binding vitality of their constituent quarks, because of the robust pressure.
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Um … hey, once more. It is Rafa right here running a blog the Sunday puzzle. I by some means blogged the flawed puzzle final night time. I am only a foolish goose like that, I assume. However hopefully it was enjoyable to have two totally different write-ups? And see how the fixing expertise will be very alike or very totally different. However at this time you’re caught with simply me. No agreeing or dissenting opinions! Simply little previous me on my little pc telling all of you about this puzzle.
This puzzle was … a puzzle, for positive. We’ve some wedding-related puns the place we add a letter to the reply. However general the puns felt a bit compelled to me. It is definitely neat that there are sufficient wedding-related phrases to tug this theme off, however I hoped for some further twist, or for the added letters to spell some meta reply that tied every part properly. However because it was I used to be largely simply … *shrug*. After I say compelled, I imply issues like BEAST MAN. Like, this does not actually really feel like even a semi-realistic scenario at a marriage? Whereas a MOTHER-IN-LAWN felt funnier and extra lifelike to me. Pun puzzles usually are very hit-or-miss based mostly in your particular kind of humor, however this one did not completely tickle my sense of caprice.
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| It is a SAGO palm |
I had additionally by no means heard of SOMETHING OLD, which apparently is a rhyme for what a bride ought to put on to carry good luck. I believe I am excused as a result of my wedding ceremony (although at the moment very removed from being a factor) won’t function a bride. (Eligible gents of their mid-20s to mid-30s within the Bay Space — please inquire inside in case you are all for altering this case!) … alright, now I’ve shot my shot, so let’s get again into the puzzle. I do not assume I’ve way more to say in regards to the theme. They’re puns. They’re about weddings. Some individuals may discover them humorous. Oh, I did not point out the title — “Bringing a Plus One”. It is a good title, but it surely would not fairly give the puzzle sufficient of a raison d’être IMO. Additionally, why is the title for Sunday puzzles so buried within the app? (It’s a must to click on the “i” icon to see it.)
Oh, additionally, WEDDING DURESS. Does “duress” imply “complications”? The dictionaries I consulted outline duress as “threats, violence, constraints, or different motion dropped at bear on somebody to do one thing in opposition to their will or higher judgment” or “forcible restraint or restriction” … each of that are clearly *very* dangerous vibes in the case of a marriage. So, that complete entry simply felt … off. Okay, I will cease complaining about this theme. Let’s go complain about one thing else! (Keep in mind after I mentioned I had nothing left to say in regards to the theme?)
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| Some MELTED cheese in fondue |
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| That is simply my cat. She is ideal. Please say hello to her. |
Alright, I believe that is all from me. Hope you all keep secure and pleased and wholesome and all the opposite good issues. Till subsequent time!
Bullets:
- 10D: RATED E [Like the Mario Kart games] — the brand new sport within the franchise (Mario Kart World) simply got here out on the Change 2. I have not had an opportunity to play but, however hoping to get to it will definitely.
- 4D: REVEAL [Gender ___ (prebirth event)] — this cluing angle is … a selection
- 69D: HURON [The “H” in HOMES] — You at all times like to see non-Erie Nice Lake illustration!
- 55D: TAX FORM [1099, e.g.] — I miss the times after I knew nothing about TAX FORMs. The quantity 1099 was only a quantity like some other. (Apropos of nothing, 1099 just isn’t prime. Its prime elements are 7 and 157, which feels … cursed by some means?!)
Signed, Rafa
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