Roll up, roll up!

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Your Home May Be At Risk

The Sun is slowly getting warmer, as it burns the hydrogen in its core. In about 5 billion years, the Sun will begin evolving into a bloated red giant. Its outer gas shell will swell up, engulfing the Earth by the time it reaches its peak size and brightness, 7 billion years from now.

But long before that, in 1.1 billion years, the Sun will grow 11% brighter, raising average terrestrial temperatures to around 50 °C (120 °F). That will warm the oceans so much that they evaporate without boiling, like a pan of water left on a sunny kitchen counter.

Moving the Earth at New Scientist

Thursday, October 09, 2008

Microcosm

The state of Missouri has voted for the winning candidate in every U.S. Presidential election since 1904, with the exception of 1956. This phenomenon is known as the Missouri Bellwether.

Missouri Bellwether on Wikipedia

Thursday, October 02, 2008

To The Scriptorium!

"The Holy Land Experience brings together the sights and sounds of the world of the Bible in a unique and interactive way unlike anywhere else.

"It is a living, biblical museum that takes you 7000 miles away and 2000 years back in time to the land of the Bible. Its combination of sights, sounds, and tastes will stimulate your senses and blend together to create a spectacular new experience.

"But above all, beyond the fun and excitement, we hope that you will see God and His Word exalted and that you will be encouraged in your search for enduring truth and the ultimate meaning of life.

"The Experience is closed on Sundays."

The Holy Land Experience