Hot-springs are not just for bathing. Around the world, people have come up with different ways to make the hot-springs do work for them. Here are some of them:
1️⃣ Hot-spring pools have become a neighborhood egg-cooking spot in many places around the world. In Japan, these eggs are called Onsen Tamago (温泉卵), and are slow-cooked in the natural spring water.
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In Harie, Shiga(Japan), water canals run through much of the town, and the people there use it to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with fish. 🐟
Imagine a pool of spring water that people use for washing fruits, vegetables, and dishes. That same pool has carp that call it home, and the carp eat the scraps and keep the water crystal clear. This system is called “Kabata,” and has been used for over 300 years.
Planes have hidden sleeping rooms for crew. 🛏️ Apparently they are allowed to have a nap. 🦉
Planes have hidden sleeping rooms for crew. 🛏️ Apparently they are allowed to have a nap. 🦉
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