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Bonkers Busy

Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, cool stuff, invention, Thoughts on May 14, 2025| Leave a Comment »

Bonkers busy at the moment, and predictably behind. If only I’d started the day with one of these:

via TKSST

Creative fun, yes please!

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Five Rings to Rule Them All

Posted in Entertainment, Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, cool stuff, history, inspiration, Olympics2024, sport, Thoughts, travel on August 6, 2024| 2 Comments »

The modern Olympic Games began in 1896, but where did they come from? What were the original Olympics like? If you’re interested in the historic details that shaped our current Games, this article gets into all the naked, nitty gritty details.

The origin of the Olympic Games

For twelve centuries, the sacred Games in Olympia were a spectacle of blood, sweat, and glory. These ancient contests, held in honor of the gods, captivated spectators with displays of strength, endurance, and skill. Today, the modern Olympics carry forward this legacy, uniting athletes from all over the world.

And if you have a chance to visit the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, I recommend!

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Putting A Ring On It, Space Edition

Posted in Science!, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, #moreusesfordiscoballs, cool stuff, eclipse, NASA, ring of fire, science on October 14, 2023| Leave a Comment »

NASA and the Heavens would like to invite you to a commitment ceremony between the Sun and the Moon!

Join us today for a Ring of Fire ceremony, otherwise known as an annular eclipse, to be celebrated starting at 9:13 PDT today!

Here’s how you can see Saturday’s ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse – NPR

The “ring of fire” effect happens when the moon, which appears smaller in the sky because it’s further away from us, passes directly in front of the sun.

For more details, including maps with viewing times and locations, visit 2023 Annular Eclipse: Where & When.

We’ll only have about 20% totality here, but I’m still excited for the happy couple. And remember, safety first!

How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely | Solar Eclipse Across America

The solar eclipse can burn your eyes. Here’s what you need to know | CBC Kids News

Astronomers want you to watch the Oct. 14 ‘ring of fire’ eclipse with a disco ball. No, seriously.

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A Special Delivery

Posted in Science!, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2023, #MyBuddyBennu, cool stuff, inspiration, NASA, science on September 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Today, we hope to receive a very special delivery: a capsule containing a sample of an asteroid.

The OSIRIS-REx mission has been in progress for over seven years. Today we find out if its ultimate goal is successful.

In Depth | OSIRIS-REx – NASA Solar System Exploration

The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) is the first U.S. spacecraft to collect a sample from an asteroid. OSIRIS-REx traveled to near-Earth asteroid Bennu and is bringing a small sample to Earth for study…

The mission, developed by scientists at the University of Arizona, will give us more information about how the early solar system formed and about how life began. It will also help us better understand asteroids that could impact Earth in the future.

The plan is for the return capsule to land at the Defense Department’s Utah Test and Training Range. If successful, humanity will have the opportunity to study pristine asteroid material.

Interested in videos, activities, and other information about the mission? Here you go:

OSIRIS-REx Resources – NASA Solar System Exploration

The capsule is expected to land at approximately 10:55am Eastern time. Want to watch the livestream? Me too:)