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Archive for the ‘Wonder’ Category

11
Dec

Our Story in 2 Minutes

Our Story

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 ]

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12
Jul

Higgs Boson – The God Particle

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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.  

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20
Jun

We Are ALL Related

All Related

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.  

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05
Jun

Do We Need to Explore Space?

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A lot of people on this planet think that we have enough going on here on Terra Firma that space exploration is an unnecessary expense. I don’t agree with that.  I can’t. I’ve dreamt of traveling to other planets all of my life.  It is a part of who I am. So what? You ask?  What’s in it for you? Fair question. Listen to Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s talk about it. Perhaps (if you haven’t done so already), you’ll come over to  [ Read More ]

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31
May

Apollo 11 From a Different Angle

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I just found this video, and was immediately moved to share it with you. We have seen so many videos and still shots from the first successful Moon Landing mission, but have you ever wondered what it was like on the ground during the lift-off of the Apollo 11? Here is a video taken at 500 frames per second, and played back at a much slower speed so you can see the flaming fury of the lift-off of that historical  [ Read More ]

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03
May

Performance on a Hang Drum

Hang Drum

I found this quite by accident, but was, ‘ow you say, “sore amazed” when I saw and heard. Now I share this with you.

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30
Apr

Golden Rules for Living

If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you unlock it, lock it up. If you break it, admit it. If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can. If you borrow it, return it. If you value it, take care of it. If you make a mess, clean it up. If you move it, put it back. If it belongs to someone else, get permission to use it. If you don’t know how to operate it, leave  [ Read More ]

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23
Apr

The Most Astounding Fact

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Neil deGrasse Tyson (born October 5, 1958) is an American astrophysicist and science communicator. He is currently the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and a research associate in the department of astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. Since 2006 he has hosted the educational science television show NOVA scienceNOW on PBS, and has been a frequent guest on The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Real Time with Bill  [ Read More ]

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19
Apr

World Order – Machine Civilization

World_Order_Machine_Civilization

If you missed this when it first hit the Internet, you are in for a treat. If you saw it, and lost the link, or forgot what it was called, you are in luck.  Here it is again. Machine Civiliaztion is a creation of Sudo Genki, a retired “mixed martial arts” champion.  This song, along with the unique dancing style of the group, was in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.   “Mind Shift” is another work of the multi-talented Sudo Genki.

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16
Apr

The Magical First Hour

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www.poetrygrrrl.com Do you spring out of bed in the morning, fresh with energy, ready to face the world, or is it a need to go to the bathroom that finally moves you? Some people are morning types, others are night owls, but no matter to which camp you belong, there is a certain magic available to you in the first hour of the day. You just need to know it’s there, and be ready to pursue it. I think that  [ Read More ]

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