Why do some people have a different "charge" than others?

One thing that intrigued me was how some people had different charges than others while we were putting our hands on metal, and for those of you interested in Bio health or even the answer to this question I may have a short explanation. So from what I understand, the charge is coming from electrolytes: potsssium, calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. Electrolytes regulate our nerve system, muscle contraction, blood pH, blood pressure, and our body's hydration. They all play a specific role within our bodies; therefore the different charges could mean you were deficient in one or more electrolytes. Also, our skin is very resistant to letting things in/out, so electrolytes can be released via sweating. Those who sweat more those more electrolytes and give off a higher "charge." If you seemed "dead" compared to other people, or even a carrot, there's not much to worry about because everyone is different, and your body may or may not need as many electrolytes to function. But if you're worried you can surely find them in fruits and vegetables!

Schindler's Factory

About halfway through the Schindler tour, we arrived in a room that had the names of all the people that Schindler saved. Even though we were already told how many he saved, (which was about 1200) it was very interesting to see the names. It was the most impactful moment for me personally, because  seeing all their names showed me the scale and risk Schindler took to rescue the Jews. Learning more about him in this section of the tour, really gave me a nice grasp on the kind of person that he was. It was good to learn about his life.

Schindler

I decide to write about Schindler and how he helped so many people. During Alyssa's presentation she had said that Oscar Schindler was actually apart of the Nazi family and although he could not help the Jews, he used his powers to help them survive. He had given them jobs making pots and pans. Then, to make sure the people he was helping stayed safe, the factory was turned into munition to contribute to the war efforts. Although during our tour he was not disscussed much, at the end I thought it was very neat to see a few of the photos of the families and people he all helped. We also saw the machine used to make his pots which was an original. Altogether, the Schindler Facorty was a great experience and I enjoyed all the history and time they put into making the museum what it is.

The Chicken Catcher

At the Museum of Municipal Engineering, there was a section on car prototypes. This was really cool. There was a car that the front of the car opened up instead car doors. Another car had slanted wheels, the wheels went straight when people got in the car. My favorite car was the chicken catcher. This car had door hinges and handle on the opposite side of the door. This helped the driver open the door and catch a chicken, all with out slowing down!

Shindler's Factory

Today we went to see Shindler's factory in Kraków, Poland. It was a very sobering experience to hear various stories the tour guide told us, but it was also very interesting and a place that everyone should go visit to learn more about this history.  One of the most heart-wrenching stories was about the man who threw babies put of windows for fun. This was very disheartening to hear. It was nice that the tour guide had real life connections with some of the Holocaust survivors and was able to tell us a few of those stories. I do wish that the tour would have been more about the factory itself, but it was interesting that it was organized by year, so you could see the progression of the Germanization of Poland during this period.

Pipes in the trees

I really enjoyed the municipal engineering museum. It really interesting to see the old forms of transportation that were used in Krakow. My favorite part, however, was seeing the old pipes that were made out of tree trunks. It is a really clever and efficient design for the time it was used. That design shows that people have always looked for practical designs of infrastructure, transportation, and other items used daily. Even though the technology was not up to today's standards, the past citizens of Krakow did what they could to keep the city functioning effectively and efficiently.

The last few days have been quite interesting. So far, the overall geography of the city amazes me. Just today, going to Wawel Castle and being able to see how the city started was an eye-opening experience. The change of the human geography of the city is also of great importance, as was shown yesterday at the Schindler factory. The ethnic and overall composition of the city is deeply rooted in the history and architecture present all around the city. Whether it be in the form of a castle situated above the commoners or a repressive ghetto, the rich human element of Krakow and Poland has me excited for the days to come!