The serpent has been one of the oldest mythological symbols in various cultures in the world. Serpents have had many representations in different cultures, signifying both good and evil. Some consider it to represent creation, power, and birth, but some also consider it to represent protection, poison, healing, revenge, and even Satan.
Answer: 1. Fall Down
Explanation: In one world I've developed, the local surface gravity is slightly more than three times the surface gravity on Earth. Humans settled this world and were doing quite well through highly advanced technology. A series of disasters removed that technology and even the knowledge of that technology. More than 800 Earth-years later, civilization has started to regain a semblance of Western civilization on Earth.
Gravity introduces a lot of stress on structures and, with a gravitational factor like my world, may be the primary motivator in design. While I generally gloss over the specifics of cities and structures, I would like to know the following:
1. What are the best (known) building materials for a high-gravity environment?
2. What are the best architectural constructs for a high-gravity environment? (e.g., arches, peaked or flat roofs)
3. Considering the safety concerns and additional stressors, is ornamentation a viable feature for structures in a high-gravity environment?
Answer:
The 1997 New York Showcase of British Artists entitled Sensation was so electrifying. then-mayor Rudolph Giuliani tried to have it shut down.
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