Pieces of ‘fireball’ meteor that exploded over Mississippi are being found, NASA says

NOLA.com ^ | 2 May 2022 | MARK PRICE

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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.”

[null and void]

104°F today, set the all time record for the day by 2°F.

[Monkey Face]

I’m sure the humidity was around 10%.

(If only...)

How is Tyson, who-isn’t-allowed-on-the-furniture? I keep sending up doggie prayers along with people prayers. ;o]

[null and void]

He hasn’t bit anyone since Monday.

[Tax-chick]

It's scary out there. Take this!

[Monkey Face]

We all need one of those, every day!

Good morning. I hope you slept well.

Walmart will be delivering in a couple of hours, and I didn’t want to get up. They made me do it! When I’m ordering, I always select the first time slot, and then on the day, I kick myself. “What was I THINKING?”

So I’ll need to get dressed soon. Unngh. You’d think I’d learn something after so many Fridays and Saturdays of earliness.

[Monkey Face]

After the first word, I was thinking it was going to be another X/6. The second word was an unknowing key.

Wordle 406 3/6

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🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

[Monkey Face]

Well that’s reassuring! He just doesn’t realize his play is lethal. Just don’t let him get close to your ears.

[zzeeman]

But you kept your streak going!

👍🏻

[zzeeman]

Good Saturday Morning!

Nice job on the three spot, ‘Face!

Four train ride for me today...

Wordle 406 4/6

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[Monkey Face]

I knew I was headed for the X/6 after my first choice was a bust. I keep thinking these words might get easier with more experience, but they don’t

[Allegra]

Nice job, ‘Face!

Good morning to all! I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

I got a fiver today…

Wordle 406 5/6

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⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

A whole handful of adorable cuteness this morning.

[zzeeman]

You may have been headed for X/6, but you cut that trip in half!!

[Tax-chick]

It’s an ideal cat.

I’ve caught Vlad’s cold. Unnngh.

[null and void]

I’ve tried to explain that to him. Fortunately the guy he bit is a long time friend and won’t report.

Looking into formal training now.

[null and void]

It wasn’t a play bite.

[Monkey Face]

Thanks!

Good job to you!!

How’s the Meezer doing?

[Monkey Face]

Thanks! It was shocking, I tell ya! Shocking!

[Monkey Face]

Oh, wow. Yes, it sounds as if formal training is necessary. I wonder if this is part of his PTSD?

With love and training, he’ll be the best dog evah!

[Allegra]

The Meezer is sweet and chatty, as always.

I hope you’re able to get one of these little characters soon.