December 2011
33 posts
Internet Justice League Says as Much About Justice... →
Now, now, I’m sure HuffPo is a lot of people’s favorite. And the idea of a very serious Wondy facing off against an adorable Lolspeaking Cheetah amuses me. How did the rest of the Internet JLA wind up?
jtotheizzoe:
Just keep in mind that every time you look at the Sun, it could have exploded and disappeared 5 minutes ago, because its light takes 8 minutes to reach Earth.
Cherish every sunbeam or something.
Baby Seal Invades Someone's Home, Takes a Nap on... →
So, among the things that happen in the daily life a normal New Zealander, besides a day trip to the set of The Hobbit — adorable baby fur seals sneaking into one’s home through the cat door and crashing on the couch! Tauranga resident Annette Swoffer came home this past weekend to find the baby seal pictured above just making itself at home on her couch. Want to see more? Full-sized...
Reality Tv: Did the Winner of America's Next Top... →
If you were confused by the final judging panel on America’s Next Top Model last night, then you weren’t alone. One of the girls was summarily disqualified with little explanation.
We can has cheeseburger! →
jtotheizzoe:
Further reflection revealed that it’s quite impractical—nearly impossible—to make a cheeseburger from scratch. Tomatoes are in season in the late summer. Lettuce is in season in spring and fall. Large mammals are slaughtered in early winter. The process of making such a burger would take nearly a year, and would inherently involve omitting some core cheeseburger ingredients. It...
Yawns are more contagious when observed in kin... →
jtotheizzoe:
Science is ON IT.
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Sonic Boom Meets Sun Dog
I love it when two atmospheric principles collide to create stunning moments. I like it even better when people like Barbara Tomlinson catch it on film and slow it down for me.
Last year, the Solar Dynamic Observatory was launched aboard its Atlas V rocket. As the rocket climbed, it passed what is called a “sun dog” in the sky. That’s where the light from...
