Saturday Sparks

Did you know that some Mahjong sets include a cat chasing a mouse? Look closely at a set used for Singapore Mahjong, and among the familiar dots, bams, winds, and dragons, you’ll find four unexpected faces: a cat, a mouse, a rooster, and a centipede. They’re not just decoration. These animal tiles form two predator-and-prey…

How movement, vibration, and pressure changes help fish sense what’s nearby. Every angler has stood in front of a tackle box and wondered which lure to try next. Bright or natural? Loud or subtle? Topwater or something deeper? A steady retrieve or a slow, deliberate twitch? It can feel like a guessing game. But there’s…