ratio of word probabilities predicted from brain for cup and glass

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cup

glass

top 10 words in brain distribution (in article):
type bone design drink function popular hand cover tree base
top 10 words in brain distribution (in article):
hold plastic glass simply drink stand handle color compare liquid
top 10 words in brain distribution (not in article):
cell species wear horse form animal body produce human muscle
top 10 words in brain distribution (not in article):
wear horse plant woman form cell fruit century tree material
times more probable under cup 30 20 10 6 4 2.5 1.25 1 1.25 2.5 4 6 10 20 30 times more probable under glass
(words not in the model)
A mug is a sturdily built type of cup often used for drinking hot beverages, such as coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Mugs, by definition, have handles and often hold a larger amount of fluid than other types of cup. In more formal settings a mug is usually not used for serving hot beverages, with a teacup or coffee cup being preferred. Shaving mugs can be used to assist in wet shaving. A drinking glass'", or simply "'glass, is a drinking vessel, usually made from glass or plastic. Glasses are often clear, but sometimes are colored, or printed or etched with decorations. Compared with a cup which is defined as having a handle and hold exactly one cup of liquid, a glass stands taller without a handle and usually holds more liquid. Tumblers. Tumblers are flat-bottomed drinking glasses. Here are some examples of tumblers: