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Uncleftish Beholding

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something called "uncleftish beholding." It might sound like a big, fancy word, but it actually just means looking at things that are very, very small.

You see, everything in the world is made up of tiny particles called atoms. And these atoms are made up of even tinier things called protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists like to study these particles to learn more about how the world works.

But sometimes, it can be hard to talk about these things using regular words. That's where "uncleftish beholding" comes in. It's a special way of talking about atoms and particles using only basic, everyday words so that everyone can understand.

For example, instead of saying "protons and neutrons," we might say "heavystuff." And instead of saying "electrons," we might say "lights." So when we talk about atoms, we can say they are made up of "heavystuff" in the middle and "lights" orbiting around them.

By using simple words like this, scientists can help everyone understand what they're studying, even if they're not experts in the field. And that's a pretty cool thing!
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