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Pieces of ‘fireball’ meteor that exploded over Mississippi are being found, NASA says
NOLA.com ^ | 2 May 2022 | MARK PRICE

Posted on 05/03/2022 7:07:46 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

Meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom,' NASA says

The “bright fireball” was traveling at 35,000 mph when it exploded at 8:03 a.m. with the “energy equivalent of 3 tons of TNT,” according to NASA Meteor Watch, the agency's project that tracks fireball activity.

“Existing law states that any meteorites belong to the owner of the property on which they fell; out of respect for the privacy of those in the area, we will not disclose the locations of these finds,”

And finding anything of value is likely harder than you think.

“The pieces from this object were way too small to leave a crater. Unlike what you see in the movies, meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom’ that blast holes in the ground. In fact, you can pick one up right after it hits ground. So no smoking rocks in small craters.”

(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...


TOPICS: Astronomy; Chit/Chat; Outdoors; Science
KEYWORDS: astronomy; catastrophism; meteor; meteorite; meteors; mississippi; science
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To: Tax-chick

Well, it sounds as if he’s probably making the right move, then. Good idea about selling his car and keeping his cat. They both got the better bargain! ;o]

Now, I’m taking my pills and heading for bed. I’ll see you early!


241 posted on 05/08/2022 4:24:47 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: null and void

You and Mom and Tyson have a good night!


242 posted on 05/08/2022 4:25:28 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: Monkey Face

TKU U2


243 posted on 05/08/2022 4:27:17 PM PDT by null and void (We're trapped between too may questions unanaswered, and too many answers unquestioned...)
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To: Monkey Face

I hope you have a good night, and I’ll be rising and shining tomorrow, I hope.


244 posted on 05/08/2022 4:29:37 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Nature, art, silence, simplicity, peace. And fungi.)
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To: Tax-chick

I’m rising but I don’t know about the shining part.

I was exhausted last night, so fell asleep quickly. Now, I need to get dressed and get out of here. The laundry is calling me!


245 posted on 05/09/2022 1:21:16 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: Tax-chick

Well. That was a first. Someone beat me to the laundry room. I’ll go back in about 15 minutes. I don’t care about the dryers, because I don’t have sheets this time. So I just need the washers. Unngh. I hope its a fluke. Otherwise, I’ll be getting up earlier next week.


246 posted on 05/09/2022 1:44:49 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: Monkey Face

That’s really annoying! I hope it doesn’t happen again.


247 posted on 05/09/2022 3:08:22 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Nature, art, silence, simplicity, peace. And fungi.)
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To: Tax-chick; dakine; GOPJ; fanfan; ColdOne; Cyber Liberty; null and void; Anoreth; Monkey Face; ...

248 posted on 05/09/2022 3:09:31 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Nature, art, silence, simplicity, peace. And fungi.)
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To: Tax-chick

It was the gal who does the decorating for the clubhouse. She only had one load, but it set me back 30 minutes. The washer had just started when I went in.

When she came to get them we talked for a few minutes, and now, here I am, done with the first part!


249 posted on 05/09/2022 3:29:59 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: Tax-chick

Kitteh looks as confused as I am, by this Monday morning!

Good morning!

I hope you slept well.

How soon will Bill be leaving for NY? It is NYC, right?

My body is telling me I need a nap! Golly. I hate this! ;o]


250 posted on 05/09/2022 3:32:19 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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To: Monkey Face

Yes, NYC. He’s found an apartment in Astoria, Queens, and he’ll be moving in two weeks. Anoreth is going to help him drive a van of his stuff up there. He doesn’t have much.

I hope you get a nap!


251 posted on 05/09/2022 4:02:40 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Nature, art, silence, simplicity, peace. And fungi.)
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To: Tax-chick; Monkey Face; NicknamedBob; null and void; no-to-illegals; Silentgypsy; ColdOne; ...

Good morning. Happy Monday!

We’re back home. We met young ArGee’s flame. He seems rather nice. We’ll see how this goes.

Today’s Wordle was no fun at all.

Wordle 324 1/6

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩


252 posted on 05/09/2022 4:30:35 AM PDT by ArGee (Well, this year's a bust. I guess I need to start hoping for a good 2023.)
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To: Allegra; Monkey Face; ArGee; Tax-chick; All

Good Monday Morning!

Hoping that everyone had a nice Mother’s Day and overall good weekend!

The Wordle people felt sorry for me after bombing out yesterday, so they tossed me a quick solution to start a new streak:

Wordle 324 3/6

🟨⬛⬛🟩🟨
🟩⬛⬛🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩


253 posted on 05/09/2022 4:31:40 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: zzeeman

About half an inch of white crap on the deck, most of it has already sublimated off the (dirt) yard.


254 posted on 05/09/2022 4:37:19 AM PDT by null and void (We're trapped between too may questions unanaswered, and too many answers unquestioned...)
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To: ArGee

Amazing!!


255 posted on 05/09/2022 4:45:12 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: null and void

Wow, that is almost the opposite of what is going on here... a couple of days ago, they threw a switch, plunged us deep into hot & humid Summer about a month early... No relief in sight...


256 posted on 05/09/2022 4:46:34 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: zzeeman

Send us some moisture, and I’ll send you some snow, if I can pack it before it disappears into the bone dry atmosphere...


257 posted on 05/09/2022 4:48:49 AM PDT by null and void (We're trapped between too may questions unanaswered, and too many answers unquestioned...)
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To: null and void

We are actually looking at a warming trend.

I’m not sure how long it will last.


258 posted on 05/09/2022 4:52:25 AM PDT by ArGee (Well, this year's a bust. I guess I need to start hoping for a good 2023.)
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To: zzeeman

Not really. If you always use the same starting word then sooner or later that will be the day’s word.

It doesn’t actually make solving the puzzle any fun, though. I typed in a word and I was done.


259 posted on 05/09/2022 4:53:24 AM PDT by ArGee (Well, this year's a bust. I guess I need to start hoping for a good 2023.)
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To: Tax-chick

Thanks, and yes, I got the nap. I didn’t want to get up, but my body said it was time.

I know that area a little! Very diverse in culture, but “quiet” as cities go. I liked it when I was there.

He’ll have fun, for sure! I hope he fits in well and that his opportunities are unlimited!


260 posted on 05/09/2022 5:16:05 AM PDT by Monkey Face (If you keep getting the wrong answers to the question, you're not asking the right question.Kaz~DiP )
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