The metric system.
this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2023
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Harlow is in the fireplace, Adobo is in the window, and Sesqua is on the couch.
For some reason, I used the memory palace to remember that several years ago when I first heard about it and I still remember it.
What does it mean?
Pure randomness. Just wanted to try and memorize random things to see if it works.
To be, or not to be ...
I'd do the sonnets first. Less cliche and you can learn one a day.
Just for fun -
Once a molicepan met a bittle lum Sitting on the sturbcone eating gubber rum Mmmm said the molicepan, simme gum Not on a sam dight said the bittle lum
Growing up in the 1930s, mom said the was the girls favorite pastime - swapping letters of different phrases.
I know you were looking for more serious things, but this was fun for me to memorize years ago and try to put into play with other phrases.