Pythagoras Mug (Or Greedy Cup!)
These little pottery mugs are sold in Greece, especially on the island of Samos, and they are based on a design that is supposedly about 2,500 years old. A simple piece of physics, although slightly deeper in philosophical terms.
The mug looks normal, except that there is a central column inside the mug. If you pour water or wine into the mug, you can then drink it in the normal way. However, you must be careful when filling the mug. If you do not put too much liquid in, everything will be fine.
However, if you fill the mug beyond a certain point, indicated by the line on the inside, the mug will empty by itself - every drop will drain out from a hole in the bottom, and you won't get a drink at all. The mug incorporates an internal siphon, and it is attributed to the Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who lived on the Island of Samos 2,500 years ago.
As he wrote nothing himself, we only know about Pythagoras from the writings of other people, especially Plato. However, as well as his fame as a mathematician, he is also celebrated for his philosophy and his way of life. The Pythagoras mug illustrates a point that we should not ask for more than our share in life - if we are too greedy, we might end up with nothing at all!
Ceramic item, handmade in Greece
Height: 105 mm, Diameter: 95 mm
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