Random Analogies

Infinity

a: Infinity ~
b: a bellows

What: "Infinity is like a bellows, empty yet encompassing the potential of all things."

Useful?
Writer: Not stated
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Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Aug 21 2011 11:00 PM



a: Wealth ~
b: water

What:

"Wealth is like water and human beings are like ships. Ships reach their destinations by using water to cover distances. However, if water goes inside the ship, then it causes the ship to sink. Similarly, if we use wealth to earn Allah's pleasure and bring us closer to Jannah, there is nothing like it. But if the love of wealth enters our hearts, then it destroys us."


Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where:
Date: Jan 15 2014 7:11 PM



a: Electricity ~
b: water

What:

A page that discusses this analogy and how it may be useful to help children learn about electricty


Useful?
Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where:
Date: Mar 16 2014 2:38 PM



a: complementary base pairs ~
b: rungs on a ladder

What:

"The complementary base pairs are like rungs on a spiral "rope ladder.""


Useful?
Writer: Charlotte St. Romain
LCC:
Where:
Date: Dec 15 2014 12:11 PM



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