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 ...
Looks almost like the little Bandit that we had.
Good morning. I hope you slept well without cats.
Insomnia struck again. *sigh* I’m exhausted.
I’m going to try and write a letter today, or at least get it started. We’ll see how it works out.
Are you singing today?
It would seem my fours and fives are running almost neck and neck with the fives just a bit ahead.
Wordle 421 4/6
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Yes, the whole choir - defined as “whoever arrives” - is singing today. Everyone who was sick is better.
I had the cat again.
Sorry you couldn’t sleep!
Even three people is a choir in my book! Of course, in my very young years, I used to sing duets with my sister at school assemblies, but the studentbody was only about 250, so, no pressure. I stuck to church choirs after that. ;o]
The shower is done and at the moment, I don’t feel too poorly. No guesses on how I’ll feel an hour from now. I think I should probably stay home again because of the insomnia. Maybe that will fix itself again, soon.
The brain is full of gray lint today.
Sorry about the cat.
And thanks. The insomnia goes in phases, typical with CFIDS, but I hate it because I love to sleep!
Books, hmm? What an interesting coincidence.
A blessed Lord’s Day to all!
I struggled with this one, but squeaked by, keeping the current streak intact.
Wordle 421 6/6
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Glad to hear that!
Rain. {wistful sigh…}
Way to go on the four yesterday!
Hiya, Bob!
Fancy meeting you here!
Happy Sunday! I hope you’re resting. Wrote any good books, lately?
Good job, though! You hung in there!
But I know that feeling. I was headed that way myself, and then I began to compare used letters with what were still available. Unngh. Tough job. Then it clicked. As you know, I’m familiar with the struggles!
A couple you might find entertaining. But good books?
Kind of a limited market for good books. Every body already has at least one.
I always find your books entertaining, Bob!
Any time you want to email them, I’ll read them! (Cheaper than snail mail.)
Why do I suddenly have the feeling that I’ve mislaid my car keys?
LOL!
Join the club! I’ve mislaid my car!
*tagline*
Over in Amsterdam, they’ve combined a shopping cart with a bicycle, and they think it’s the greatest thing since unsliced bread!
I had a bicycle basket when I was a child.
Works better with a bicycle, I'd guess.
You can see their contraption on you-tube.
I can’t think why I’d need a bicycle shopping cart. Not with some of the narrow aisles I’ve encountered!
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