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.”
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My cats never do anything like that.
Way to go!! 👍👍👍
I am pretty sure that, “I’m pretty sure ArGee is due to win the lottery...”
The insomnia finally gave way and I managed to get 11 hours. I’m still very tired, though.
I hope you’re feeling better this morning.
Excellent job!
Not bad, thanks. I’m glad you slept! I’ll spend the day warming up my voice so I don’t blow it, literally or figuratively, at the wedding.
I hope your voice responds to your loving care!
I usually have a hard time singing in church because I don’t practice enough. Not that I was all that good, but still.
Drat. Asuncion says she tested positive for Covid.
Wonderful kitteh!
Looks like he has white sox, so I’d say he was a seal point Birman. The late PV was a blue point Birman. Gorgeous little guy!
Good morning.
The manager brought me some red paint yesterday and said if I got a doorknob, I could take the cost of it off the rent. She also said she would see about approval in writing for FS to put the peephole in.
FS is going to pick up the doorknob and bring me a brush and paint stirrer, and I’ll be able to paint the door myself. Yay me! Of course, it will be next week before I make it work.
Oh dear! I’m sorry to hear that.
Well, you may never know where you were first exposed to it, and you know it spreads like wildfire. I’m sure she won’t be the last person in the Parish to get it.
I need to go get out of my jammies. There will be an order from Walmart arriving in less than an hour.
I’m assuming we got it from Vlad, and I don’t know where he got it. Maybe at Your Local Game Store.
Asuncion says it’s not my fault, so I’ll try to stop thinking it is.
It isn’t your fault. It’s the fault of whoever turned it loose in this country. Keep that in mind when your Committee tries to tell you otherwise.
Some days, it’s hard for me to shut my committee up.
Good morning and happy Saturday!
Wow! And this is even sometimes a starter word for me.
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It’s not your fault at all!
Sending up a prayer for a quick and easy recovery.
Good Saturday Morning!
Congrats on the 2 spot, Allegra!
I am restarting my streak at 1, with a ride on the four train...
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Gigi tested positive, too, and Rafaela has a sore throat. (She wasn’t even at practice and was in the back row on Sunday!)
Patrick tested positive, too. He’s already feeling better.
What a surprise! Every once in a while, I make myself proud! LOL!
Happy Saturday!
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Good job!
It always rattles me when I get X/6, but it’s not enough to stop me. All I have to do is remember that tomorrow is another day!
Good for you!
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