The Pale Blue Dot is an iconic photograph of Earth captured by the Voyager 1 space probe in 1990. Taken from a distance of around 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles) as Voyager 1 was departing our solar system, the image portrays Earth as a tiny, pale blue speck in the vastness of space. This image is a powerful reminder of our planet's isolation and fragility in the cosmic expanse, highlighting the need for responsible stewardship of our home. The photograph was a result of astronomer Carl Sagan's suggestion to turn Voyager's camera back towards Earth, offering a profound perspective on our place in the universe.
ALIEN was released 44 years ago today. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, its influence is still seen to this day. The behind-the-scenes story of how the film was made is a fascinating one...
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There will be only one Jim Brown. We're saddened to have lost the greatest of all time today.
Our thoughts are with the Brown family, his friends and loved ones.
We will never see another like the amazing Jim Brown. His legacy will live forever as the greatest multi-sport athlete of all-time.
My heart extends to his family and friends, and all impacted by his passing.
@dpshow once a player has the ball and gives it to the ref the ref has to give the ball back to the player so he can in bound the ball and go. Doesn't matter if another player is down out of bounds
@dpshow the term you are looking for is zero sum. Sports is a zero sum game. There's a winner and a loser. Being a writer is usually not a zero sum game
Volcanic lightning is an electrical discharge caused by a volcanic eruption rather than from an ordinary thunderstorm. Volcanic lightning arises from colliding, fragmenting particles of volcanic ash, which generate static electricity within the volcanic plume 🌋⚡️