In 1960, David Latimer planted a spiderwort sprout inside of a large glass jar, added a quarter pint of water, and then sealed it shut.
He opened the bottle for the first time only 12 years later, in 1972, to add some water and then sealed it for good.
The self-contained ecosystem flourished for more than 60 years as a perfectly balanced garden and self-sufficient ecosystem.
The bacteria in the compost ate the dead plants and broke down the oxygen released, turning it into carbon dioxide, essentially forming a microcosm of Earth.
@RickyDoggin "I'm pointing a sawed-off shotgun right at your guts." (Below the desk--he couldn't see it.)
"Oh," he says, and puts a dollar on the counter. "How about change for a pack of cigarettes." 2/2
@RickyDoggin When I was younger, I was night clerk at a remote motel. A friend in the sheriff's department brought me a sawed-off shotgun to keep behind the desk.
One night a guy comes in and asks, "What would you do, if I tried to hold you up?" 1/2
A wise man once said, if you want to hate America, watch the news. If you want to love America, drive across it.
These European World Cup tourists are experiencing the REAL America for the first time: not New York City or LA, but middle America and all its hospitality. 🇺🇸
The storm lasted all night.
The eagle never moved.
Turns out protecting babies is one value that's still deeply rooted in America. 🇺🇸🦅
Could you handle one hour in that nest? ❄️