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NASA SAYS ASTEROID NEREUS WILL BREAK INTO EARTH'S ORBIT ON DECEMBER 11
Nasa Warns About Asteroid 4660 Nereus According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, there is an asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower that will break into Earth's orbit in just over a week. A huge, 1082 foot (330 meters) space rock, which is as big as a football field, is headed our way. NASA has its watchful eyes on Asteroid 4660 Nereus.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in FYI
Welcome To The Information Dumping Ground
Planning your next family holiday or travel adventure? Then why not consider a trip to an island in the South Atlantic, just off the west coast of the African continent, some 354 miles (570 km) from Ghana. There you’ll (supposedly) find a small community, estimated population of four thousand (but with millions of tourists every year), the world’s highest per capita Segway users, and home to some of the most diverse landmarks imaginable.
By R P Gibson4 years ago in FYI
Why is Tsavorite so Expensive?
Tsavorite is relatively a modern gemstone discovered in 1967 for the first time. However, it has become one of the sought-after gemstones in a short period of time. Tsavorite’s popularity has contributed to its value as it is one of the most expensive varieties of Garnet, with prices comparable to excellent demantoid garnets. However, low-quality pieces can be purchased for a few dollars per carat, its prices may vary considerably depending on size and quality.
By Gemos Gems4 years ago in FYI
The Microchip That Changed the World Turns 50
THE WORLD CHANGED forever on November 15, 1971. And hardly anyone noticed. China had just been admitted to the United Nations, Apollo 15 astronauts had driven the first lunar rover on the Moon, Amtrak began intercity passenger services, Pink Floyd dropped their sixth studio album, Meddle, and Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian film, A Clockwork Orange, was released.
By Wilson da Silva4 years ago in FYI
Why do animals Hibernate?
Some species have developed adaptations to the conditions that allow them to live longer under malnutrition: they enter a state known as hibernation - and what happens when an animal sleeps in bed is even more amazing than the long-term threat - extreme. metabolic changes occur in the animal's body as body temperature drops and heart rate and shortness of breath to conserve energy - some animals slow down similarly, eat less, and move - while other species enter the same area.
By Dipan Pathak4 years ago in FYI
Why Is Pluto No Longer A Planet?
Since the 1960s, a few scientific articles have used the term "planet" and in orbits of other bodies in the solar system - at least in some large rotunda, including the moon - to help have an extra label "planet" if they want to talk more about all things around the sun. . You may have noticed that with extreme conservatism, I still refer to Pluto as something, not a planet.
By Dipan Pathak4 years ago in FYI
A Candle in the Dark: 9 Rules for Combating Bulls#!t
VISITING STONEHENGE is a magical experience: you can’t help but be influenced by its iconic status as one of the world’s most recognisable ancient monuments. But the stone circle also radiates a kind of mystical aura of its own.
By Wilson da Silva4 years ago in FYI
The Multi-Legged Menace
It’s the middle of the night and you are deep in slumber. Better yet, you are having one of the best dreams you have ever had. Suddenly, the dream fades away and you find yourself awake, staring around in darkness, wondering what outside force has interfered with the wondrous state of euphoria? The answer comes in the form of minute drumming over a piece of paper you have carelessly left lying on the floor. The inquiry of why paper would be making an REM disturbing sound plagues your mind, and fear invades your thoughts because you know the only sound to match that is a tiny multi-legged terror. Slowly reaching for your lamp, you flick it on to reveal if your fears have manifested into the reality you hope it isn’t. The bright blinding beam shines directly over the floor where the paper lies helplessly and just inches away from it, confirming exactly what you thought, is the multi-legged arthropod known as: centipedes.
By Iris Harris4 years ago in FYI
