The Curiosity Project

We both love cycling, I would go so far as to call us cycling enthusiasts! Amongst the miles we have cycled both recreationally, and competitively, nationally and internationally we have of course encountered some unusual and note worthy experiences. Today we paint ourselves in our failures and find a chance to laugh at each other. 

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Welcome to the second episode in our 'coffee series'. It is no secret that we are coffee nerds, whether its beans, brewing, grinding and especially drinking it always seems to get us excited. the Hario V60 is perhaps one of the most widely used pour over methods of brewing and one I have been using for over a year. Within that time period I have been able to conduct many tests and have put together a comprehensive and simple to follow brewing routine to keep your brews easy and consistent. 

You will also be hearing from Umar who has recently starting using this method and shares his experiences to date. We are excited to bring you this episode and the many others that will follow around brewing, grinding and water chemistry in this series! 

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We all find ourselves in difficult times right now but for god sake buying food that will last 8 months with an expiration date of 3 weeks won't help anyone! Now is the time to help one another, exercise compassion and concern for the vulnerable in society. Lets all pull together and work as a team to control Covid-19. 

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If you are not aware, there is quite a significant age difference between myself and Umar, myself being in my mid twenties and Umar in his mid forties, this can potentially be quite surprising but alas, it is true. He has always been rather vocal about parenting techniques and the generational shift of what would be regarded as 'good parenting'. 

I ask a series of questions that could help millennials like myself understand the world of parenting and what we can do to prepare and make the most of having children and a family. As we find ourselves in an ever changing society it has never been more important to understand our environment and think about how the next generation want to bring our children up in this new age. 

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5 years ago most people on the tube, train or bus would be cradling their cherished kindle, their eyes glued to the e-ink screens, watching the screen flash black and white as the pages are turned. However, now it is far more common to see people endearingly and proudly displaying their beautiful hardback, showcasing to those around them they are appreciate 'real' books. But should we be concentrating on increasing our ebooks usage or go back to the good old paperback? 

We have partnered with Marianne and Danielle at  The Willoughby Book Club to bring you this episode! Aiming to bridge the convenience aspect discussed in the episode they provide a tailored and bespoke service of which after they understand your taste they will curate a collection of books for you every month and send it to your door. A service that truly makes you feel special and exposes you to books you may not have necessarily picked yourself. Definitely something you can't get from an e-reader. 

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To be able to travel is a privilege, having the world at your doorstep and explore other cultures, be exposed to sights you could only imagine and taste food that result in gastronomic experiences are all part of the beauty of traveling. 

However, what happens when things don't really go to plan? Both being avid travellers we have had our fair share of travel blunders, although at the time frustrating we can now laugh about them. 

Do let us know your own stories! Have you been through anything similar? We want to know! 

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Want to talk, but have no one to call? You’re not alone. According to a 2019 survey from The Economist and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), more than two in ten adults in the United States (22%) and the United Kingdom (23%) say they always or often feel lonely, lack companionship, or feel left out or isolated. Figures like these have been ubiquitous in the press lately, with alarming statistics about loneliness now accompanied by equally alarming warnings that it’s stunting our lives and outright killing us. 

We try and answer the ultimate question, why is this happening? What definition of loneliness are we using? Is it a characteristic of your environment or a mental state? We believe once loneliness can be comprehensively defined, issues can then be outlined and categorised and then solutions can be created and implemented. As a society we must understand loneliness is rising and to combat it we mustn't put the cart before the horse. 

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Whether we think Trump is great or ridiculous we can all agree and on the fact that he has been divisive and has indeed attracted lots of media attention. But what does a couple of non-political English chaps have to say about this impeachment? What sort of image is America portraying to their neighbours. And what will happen now that Trump survived the impeachment? 

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Water. Its pretty simple stuff, we all need it, we are all pretty much made of it, why make a fuss of it? The same way you would demand better of your food we now need to rise together and demand better of our water. Life is about experiences and since we promote Hygge - the danish act of finding value and peace in the smallest of acts - what better then to find an experience in the liquid you drink everyday. Working with Michael, the co-founder of Aqua Amore has helped us to quantify and understand the vast world of mineral water and what WE have been missing out on. 

After tasting some waters we provide our opinions on them which leads us down a discuss on TDS (total dissolved solids) which is the total content of minerals in a bottle of water. These minerals make up not only certain health benefits but a sensation on the tongue and in the mouth that can be very discernible with the right metrics. This all leads to our main point of the above characteristics being the "fingerprint" of water. Each water is unique and can offer us a unique experience. 

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The title says it all. 

Coronavirus seems to be going out of control and we want you guys to remain safe and sanitised. As I am sure you have gathered, our Mind Espresso series makes serious conversations laid back and relaxed. With the current media storm around this pandemic it can be difficult to control your anxiety about it. Sometimes you just need to laugh about serious topics. 

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