Dominoes are a favorite game among children and adults. They can be arranged to form shapes, words, or even pictures. Each domino has potential energy, which is transferred to the next domino when it falls. When this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, it causes the domino to knock over the one above it. This process continues, causing dominoes to fall until all of the pieces are in place.
The word “domino” also refers to a sequence of events or actions that cascade together in a similar manner. For example, if you make your bed every day, it is likely that your kids will follow suit and do the same. This is called the “domino effect.”
A person who knows how to create these mind-blowing domino designs is known as a “domino artist.” Hevesh, a domino artist from Norway, has more than 2 million YouTube subscribers. She creates stunning domino setups for movies, TV shows, and events. Some of her largest displays contain hundreds of thousands of dominoes, and take several nail-biting minutes to complete.
Hevesh uses a variation of the engineering-design process to create her impressive domino setups. She begins by considering a theme or purpose for the display. She then brainstorms images and words that can be used in the design. Next, she creates a model of the design using cardboard and a piece of chalk. She tests each section of the layout to ensure that it works before she puts it all together.
Once the layout is ready, Hevesh starts placing the dominoes. She starts with the most important ones, such as the first two pieces and then moves on to the other elements. Hevesh also test-films each section of the display in slow motion so that she can make precise adjustments when needed.
She has also proven that she can act as a bodyguard, as she stopped a bank robbery single-handedly. She later joined a group of mutant mercenaries, the Six Pack, led by Cable. After the group dissolved, she joined X-Force.
While she was with X-Force, Dom battled the mutant assassin Marcus Tsung and helped the team fend off a top-secret government project to recreate an alien planet-moving engine. In addition, she saved the life of her teammate Shatterstar by removing an alien symbiote from his body.
Despite her amazing powers, Domino is not without flaws. She often overestimates her own strength and tries to use her abilities in situations that are beyond her control. She has also had difficulty controlling her ability to manipulate luck, resulting in embarrassing mistakes such as a car accident and a failed attempt to assassinate a former mentor. Nevertheless, she is still a formidable force to be reckoned with. For these reasons, she is considered one of the most dangerous mutants on the planet.