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What does it mean?
Buyer a snow globe just to check if it actually works or contains snow.
In plain terms
He bought a snow globe to make sure it has snow inside.
What can you take from it?
Verification of basic assumptions can feel like a mundane but necessary act.

Where it applies

  • shopping
  • unboxing
  • curiosity

Putting it to work

  • checking product
  • curiosity
  • writing

Questions to consider

  • What do you assume is true?
  • How do you verify small things?

Another view

It assumes the product might be deceptive without reason.

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