Planet Wonder

When I first saw this video I was amazed, entertained, and educated (in that order). I loved every minute of this wonderful tour of the International Space Station. Still, perhaps the most exciting thing about this was that the woman who leads the tour knows how to fly.  At one point she describes sleeping in a weightless space station, in another she explains how space toilets work.  But, maybe the most interesting thing she had to say was that she  [ Read More ]

Now and then I am made to remember the reason for starting this slowly updated blog. Planet Wonder is about the New Wonders of the World.  It is about those things that happen all around us that we can so easily miss. Our reason for being is to tap you on the shoulder, to whisper in your ear, to let you know… “here is something you might have missed.” So, here it is: Our Story in 2 Minutes. The images  [ Read More ]

Sometimes I don’t catch on fast enough.  This video was first released in July, and I only just found it. Like another amazing video from Korea Gangnem Style (or Psy-Gangnam Style) features broad graphics, catchy music, and a wonderful dance production. Watch this…  Enjoy it… …and, as always, if WordPress or our Plugins fail to deliver the graphic, see it here.

If you ever found Bob Ross while channel surfing, you were either immediately captured by him, or quickly moved on.  I doubt there was ever any question.  You liked his show or your hated it. I found him odd, but fascinating, and believe it or not, my cat, Lamont Cranston, LOVED his show.  He would sit and watch Bob paint, and follow the brushstrokes like there were something live to capture. Bob Ross (1942 – 1995) was a fixture on  [ Read More ]

I just found this amazing video from National Geographic. Watch this with care, and remember that human beings (and animals) have experienced (and survived) these for thousands of years. How would you fare? If the file fails to load, click here for the video

Science has been searching for the Higgs boson for over 50 years; finally, it seems, the search is over. While favorite speaker on the topic of physics, Michio Kaku gives a (rather) incomplete explanation of the discovery and what it means.  I encourage you to read more about his discovery.  But until you do, watch Professor Kaku’s video. If video does not work, try this link.  

One of the common threads on Planet Wonder is the amazing connectivity of all life on earth. Watch the following video for some eye-opening information about who’s who on our Planet of Wonder. Direct link to video.  

Astronomy has moved way beyond anything I’ve ever imagined. Take a look at this short video showing us, at a very great distance, what a nascent solar system looks like. It’ll take your breath away.   If image fails to post, click here.

I am shamelessly reposting something I find to be just short of brilliant. This comes from a site called waxy.org, a place worth your investigation. And, in order to get you excited about the whole thing, check out this first ever “Infinite Motivational Poster”: (note: we’ve been having problems displaying outside images, so use this link if the display fails:         Click on Image for FULL EFFECT!    

Today’s a day for Wonder.           I found this first video,  Link   and it led me to a second one.  This is a Volvo commercial, and I’ve got to say, I’d watch more commercials if they were like this. Link