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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

The morphine will have to work its magic before I can even think about tackling the door.

FS said he would come and get the last of the donation stuff (I don’t think it’s the last of it, but we’ll see!) He didn’t say when, but if the don’t go to Memphis, it may be today.

And outside of painting the door, I’m doing nothing. The symptoms are too intense.


3,721 posted on 08/20/2022 5:07:37 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: Monkey Face

I’m sorry you’re not feeling well! I hope he gets the things.


3,722 posted on 08/20/2022 5:11:50 AM PDT by Tax-chick (Nature, art, silence, simplicity, peace. And fungi.)
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To: Tax-chick

It would make my tiny apartment look so much better. I sent him a text asking if they were going to Memphis and since I haven’t heard from him, I’m assuming not. PW is still having a lot of trouble with her back muscles, but I believe she’s one of those people who just cannot tolerate any amount of pain. Telling her to “cry like a man” would have no affect. FD is the same way. All pain is deadly and they’ll never survive it.

So I think a bumpy ride to and from Memphis (2.5 hours each way) would be too much for her. We’ll see.

The door won’t get painted until after the groceries are delivered.


3,723 posted on 08/20/2022 5:49:47 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: Tax-chick

Thanks. It’s just CFIDS and the early morning “Gramma Crickety-Back” syndrome. It will all pass. Eventually.


3,724 posted on 08/20/2022 5:51:01 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: Monkey Face
I’ll do as much as I can in the way of repairs just to keep him out of my house.

Sounds likes a wise approach!

3,725 posted on 08/20/2022 5:52:04 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: Monkey Face

Now that it seems that rain has returned, I actually need to be more careful with how I spend my time... I rarely have time to look at phone/computer during the daytime... pretty much early mornings for me... some time late at night...


3,726 posted on 08/20/2022 5:55:10 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: Tax-chick
w00t!
3,727 posted on 08/20/2022 5:55:58 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: Tax-chick

That fellow is brilliant!


3,728 posted on 08/20/2022 5:56:46 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: Monkey Face; zzeeman; ArGee; Harmless Teddy Bear

Good morning and Happy Saturday!

I hope everyone is feeling well today.

It’s overcast here which is remarkable because we’ve had weeks and weeks of blazing sun. I’m liking the change.

My third three in a row! Three threes. Wow. 😃

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3,729 posted on 08/20/2022 6:01:23 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Allegra; Monkey Face; ArGee; Harmless Teddy Bear; Tax-chick

Good Saturday Morning!

Hoping that all have a nice weekend lined up...

I am lucky to be joining you with a three spot today, I can’t remember the last time I had one...

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3,730 posted on 08/20/2022 6:04:34 AM PDT by zzeeman ("We can evade reality, but we cannot evade the consequences of evading reality." )
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To: Monkey Face
The symptoms are too intense.

I’m sorry to hear that. :(

Sending up a prayer.

3,731 posted on 08/20/2022 6:05:07 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Allegra; zzeeman; Tax-chick; ArGee; null and void; fanfan; HKMk23

I did that too! Too bad I couldn’t keep the streak going!

This is today’s effort.

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3,732 posted on 08/20/2022 6:06:41 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: zzeeman

You seem to be in good company!!

My fivers are just slightly ahead of my fours, but the triples are surprisingly keeping up.

Sadly, the X/6 seem to be at the top of the heap!


3,733 posted on 08/20/2022 6:09:18 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: Allegra

Thanks, but as I keep saying, it is what it is. I learned to deal with it a long time ago, but some days, I have Pity Parties and they spill over into my real life, so my FRiends get to listen to me whine.


3,734 posted on 08/20/2022 6:11:22 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: zzeeman

Way to go! 👍


3,735 posted on 08/20/2022 6:12:05 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Monkey Face

I had a a streak of fives and sixes last week, but good on ya! Your streak is still alive! 👍

And that hold-your-breath feeling watching the letters turn green on the sixth row…I know it well. 😅


3,736 posted on 08/20/2022 6:14:53 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Allegra

Exactly!

The guy who was delivering my groceries got lost. LOL!

And in case you didn’t see the earlier post, Kitteh is coming a week from tomorrow!


3,737 posted on 08/20/2022 7:02:07 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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To: Monkey Face
Kitteh is coming a week from tomorrow!

Yay yay yay! I’ll go look.

You’re both going to be so good for each other. 😻

3,738 posted on 08/20/2022 7:04:24 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Monkey Face

Did your grocery delivery guy eventually find you?


3,739 posted on 08/20/2022 7:05:33 AM PDT by Allegra
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To: Allegra

Yesh. It’s not easy to find this place, but once you’ve been here, you can’t forget it!


3,740 posted on 08/20/2022 8:14:04 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ Life gets better when you start forgiving the people who never apologized. ~~ )
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